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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Jude's Public School & Junior College
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 47+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu at St. Jude's Public School & Junior College. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. St. Jude's Public School & Junior College, established 1979, is a senior secondary school in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.0 LPA – ₹24.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Jude's Public School & Junior College academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What is the average Principal salary in Coimbatore?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Coimbatore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Coimbatore run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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Key facts about St. Jude's Public School & Junior College
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
A completely residential international school located at an elevation of 2000m above mean sea level in salubrious Kotagiri, near Ooty in The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. The school is committed to providing value-based education for the holistic development of the child. Founded in 1979, the school follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. Our comfortable and affordable hostel facilities, the well-thought-out menu, bright & airy classrooms, our vast sports facilities and our experienced teaching and support staff are a delight to all our multi-cultural children who hail from all over India and across the world. One of the best international residential schools in The Nilgiris hills of South India. The experienced teaching staff ensure that we consistently achieve a 100% pass percentage.
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