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Principal

at The Ooty Public School · Coimbatore · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.0L – ₹12L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 30 Aug
Coimbatore, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
The Ooty Public School
City
Coimbatore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Aug 2026

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

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹10.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.4L
per year

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Principal

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  • 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

The Ooty Public School requires a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. The Ooty Public School, established 2017, is a secondary campus in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.0 LPA – ₹12.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Ooty Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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About the school

The Ooty Public School

Key facts about The Ooty Public School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SHANTHI VEENA K
Affiliation #
1931256
Address
SF.NO 992/1B3A, ONNIPALAYAMPUDHUR, KARAMADAI TO AIRPORT ROAD, BILICHI POST, COIMBATORE, Sf.no 992/1b3a, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641019

The Ooty Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

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