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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road, established 2019, is a senior secondary school in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹10.0 LPA – ₹20.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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 Kanchipuram.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road
Key facts about Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JIYAVUTHIN K
- Affiliation #
- 1931219
Velammal Vidhyashram, Maraimalai Nagar Road is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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