Principal — St. Mary Residential School, Kollam

St. Mary Residential School is hiring a Principal in Kollam, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St. Mary Residential School in Kollam, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹13.0 LPA – ₹28.0 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Mary Residential School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.