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Principal

₹8.1L – ₹22L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Ernakulam, Keralafull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St.ritas Public School
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Ernakulam

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at St.ritas Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. St.ritas Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹8.1 LPA – ₹21.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St.ritas Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St.ritas Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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 average Principal salary in Ernakulam?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Ernakulam. 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.

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About the school

St.ritas Public School

Key facts about St.ritas Public School

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
HELEENA L
Affiliation #
931097
Address
PALLURUTHY KOCHI MLA RAOD, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI MLA ROAD, Palluruthy Kochi Mla Raod, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682006

St.ritas Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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