Principal

St Pauls Academy· Est. 2013 · CBSE · Kanchipuram
₹10.7L – ₹13.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Sep
● posted 24 May

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Kanchipuram.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹13.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kanchipuram

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹13.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St Pauls Academy in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: St Pauls Academy in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St Pauls Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
St Pauls Academy
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Kanchipuram · Est. 2013
2013
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
JULIE STELLA V
PRINCIPAL
1931012
AFFILIATION
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
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