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Principal

at Thamarai International School · Thanjavur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11.3L – ₹27.4L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadufull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Thamarai International School
City
Thanjavur
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11.3L – ₹27.4L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Thanjavur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thanjavur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.3L
per year
Typical
₹19.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹27.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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

Join Thamarai International School in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Thamarai International School is a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu — 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.2 LPA – ₹27.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Thamarai International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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 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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Thamarai International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

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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Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Thanjavur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

What is the average Principal salary in Thanjavur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Thanjavur. 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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Thamarai International School

Key facts about Thamarai International School

Key facts
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
T.S No:156/4A Asoor Main Road, Kadichambadi,Kumbakonam, T.S No:156/4A Asoor Main Road, Kadichambadi,Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 612501

TIS is the product of Mr.T.Venkatesan's long cherished dream to contribute to society by providing world class education in his home town. Mr. Venkatesan has been ably advised by a team of professionals equally passionate about the cause of education. The school is located just 3 kms from the city of Kumbakonam. TIS is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi

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