Principal — Swathy Central School, Palakkad

Est. 1994
₹11.3L – ₹16.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Oct
● posted 24 May

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join Swathy Central School in Palakkad, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Swathy Central School, established 1994, runs as a senior secondary campus in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.3 LPA – ₹16.4 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 here so Swathy Central School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Palakkad.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Swathy Central School
CBSE · Palakkad · Est. 1994
1994
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SHAJI K THAYIL
PRINCIPAL
930360
AFFILIATION
Palakkad, Kerala
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