Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Vallalar Public School
- City
- Cuddalore
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Vallalar Public School in Cuddalore, 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. Vallalar Public School in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2024, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vallalar Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is Vallalar Public School located?
The school is in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Vallalar Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Vallalar Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What is the average Principal salary in Cuddalore?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Cuddalore. 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vallalar Public School
Key facts about Vallalar Public School
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SOPHIA AUDREY R
- Affiliation #
- 1931769
Vallalar Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu.
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