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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School
- City
- Thiruvallur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹10.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
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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
Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School in Thiruvallur, 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. Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹7.2 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Submit your application on this page and Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School located?
The school is in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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Key facts about Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- S S BHUVANESWARI
- Affiliation #
- 1930198
Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu.
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