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Principal

₹13L – ₹25L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Role
Principal
School
St Thomas School
City
Thoothukkudi
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹25L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 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

Join St Thomas School in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St Thomas School in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2019,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹25.2 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Thomas School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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St Thomas School

Key facts about St Thomas School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ARUL JENITA
Affiliation #
1931203
Address
ALAGESAPURAM MAIN ROAD, INNACIARPURAM, THOOTHUKUDI, Alagesapuram Main Road, Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu, 628002

St Thomas School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu.

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