Principal

The Western Ghats International· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Coimbatore
₹8.9L – ₹10.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 13 Sep
● posted 15 Jun

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Coimbatore.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹10.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Coimbatore

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹10.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

The Western Ghats International in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About The Western Ghats International in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.9 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Submit your application here so The Western Ghats International can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
The Western Ghats International
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Coimbatore · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SARANYA S
PRINCIPAL
1930648
AFFILIATION
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
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