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Principal

at Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.2L – ₹23.9L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 27d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.2L – ₹23.9L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.2L
per year
Typical
₹17.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.9L
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 Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Puducherry, Puducherry as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School, established 1943, runs as a senior secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — 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. 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. 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 (₹10.2 LPA – ₹23.9 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Principal salary in Puducherry?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Puducherry. 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.

Can I negotiate the salary at Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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About the school

Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1943
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NALLAMALA DINAKAR
Affiliation #
2920081
Address
PUDUCHERRY, PUDUCHERRY, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605001

Thiruvalluvar Government Girls Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1943, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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