Principal

Swami Vivekananda Public School· Est. 1994 · CBSE · Kottayam
₹8.7L – ₹17.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Oct
● posted 27 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

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.7L – ₹17.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kottayam

₹8.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.7L – ₹17.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Swami Vivekananda Public School in Kottayam, Kerala is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Swami Vivekananda Public School, established 1994, is a secondary campus in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹17.2 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Swami Vivekananda Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Swami Vivekananda Public School
CBSE · Kottayam · Est. 1994
1994
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
CHITRA S NAIR
PRINCIPAL
930794
AFFILIATION
Kottayam, Kerala
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