Principal

St.marys's Central School, Vandannoor· Est. 1992 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹7.0L – ₹23.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Sep
● posted 24 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·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.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.0L – ₹23.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvananthapuram

₹7.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.0L – ₹23.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St.marys's Central School, Vandannoor in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St.marys's Central School, Vandannoor, established 1992, runs as a middle school campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹23.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St.marys's Central School, Vandannoor hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
St.marys's Central School, Vandannoor
CBSE · Middle Class · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1992
1992
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Middle Class
LEVEL
VELAPPAN I
PRINCIPAL
931444
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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