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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways
- City
- Madurai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹18.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
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Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways in Madurai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways in Madurai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Can I negotiate the salary at Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways?
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 arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Madurai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What is the average Principal salary in Madurai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Madurai. 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 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 Madurai.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
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Key facts about Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BALAMURUGAN S
- Affiliation #
- 1930285
Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Madurai, Tamilnadu.
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