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Principal

₹8.7L – ₹20L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Kottayam, Keralafull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Pauls Public School
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.7L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

St. Pauls Public School requires a Principal in Kottayam, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: St. Pauls Public School in Kottayam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.7 LPA – ₹20.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Pauls Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

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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Role details

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About the school

St. Pauls Public School

Key facts about St. Pauls Public School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MRS ELSY ABRAHAM
Affiliation #
930315
Address
PALLOM PO KOTTAYAM KERALA, Pallom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686007

St. Pauls Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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