Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Cedar Schools, Block - C
- City
- Visakhapatnam
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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Principal salary in Visakhapatnam — snapshot
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
The Cedar Schools, Block - C is hiring a Principal in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: The Cedar Schools, Block - C in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.5 LPA – ₹26.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Cedar Schools, Block - C. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What is the average Principal salary in Visakhapatnam?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Visakhapatnam varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Visakhapatnam), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Cedar Schools, Block - C
Key facts about The Cedar Schools, Block - C
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Kothagundla Daisy Cleona
- Affiliation #
- 130798
The Cedar Schools, Block - C is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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