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Principal

₹7.4L – ₹24L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Chennai, TamilnaducontractPosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹7.4 LPA – ₹24.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden 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 Chennai?

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

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

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.

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 detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Chennai.

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About the school

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts about Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LAVANYA R
Affiliation #
1930831
Address
A.V. GARDEN, JAYAPRIYA NAGAR,MANAPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, KOLAPAKKAM, A.v. Garden, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600128

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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