Principal

St.josephs School, Virapandianpatnam· Est. 2019 · CBSE · Thoothukkudi
₹9.6L – ₹22.9LCBSEcontractOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 28 Aug
● posted 15 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2019.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thoothukkudi.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.6L – ₹22.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thoothukkudi

₹9.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.6L – ₹22.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St.josephs School, Virapandianpatnam has opened applications for a Principal in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: St.josephs School, Virapandianpatnam in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.6 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St.josephs School, Virapandianpatnam receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
St.josephs School, Virapandianpatnam
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Thoothukkudi · Est. 2019
2019
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
SR BERNADETT
PRINCIPAL
1931117
AFFILIATION
Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu
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