Job Title: Principal
Location: Tamilnadu
School Type: CBSE Affiliated School
Reports To: School Management
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and visionary Principal to lead our CBSE-affiliated school. The Principal will be responsible for providing academic leadership, ensuring effective management of school operations, upholding CBSE norms and policies, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes holistic development for all students.
Key Responsibilities:1. Academic Leadership:
- Ensure effective implementation of CBSE curriculum and policies.
- Supervise the planning and delivery of quality education from Pre-Primary to Senior Secondary levels.
- Guide and monitor teachers in lesson planning, assessments, and pedagogical strategies.
- Promote innovation in teaching-learning methodologies, including technology integration.
2. Administrative & Operational Management:
- Oversee day-to-day school operations including admissions, scheduling, budgeting, and facility management.
- Ensure compliance with CBSE affiliation and examination norms.
- Maintain all statutory records and documents as required by CBSE and state education authorities.
- Coordinate with school management and authorities on policy matters and school development plans.
3. Staff Management & Development:
- Recruit, train, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and facilitate professional development.
- Foster a positive and collaborative school culture among faculty and staff.
4. Student Development:
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment for students.
- Encourage co-curricular and extracurricular activities for holistic development.
- Ensure regular monitoring of student progress, behavior, and well-being.
- Handle student issues including academic concerns, behavioral challenges, and parental communication.
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with parents, staff, students, and the local community.
- Organize parent-teacher meetings, orientation programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Represent the school in external forums, educational conferences, and CBSE-led initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in any discipline with B.Ed./M.Ed. (mandatory).
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or administrative role.
- Experience in a CBSE-affiliated school is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of CBSE curriculum, examination reforms, NEP 2020 guidelines, and school operations.
Skills Required:
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in technology and digital tools relevant to school education.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage diverse teams.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with NEP 2020 and integration of 21st-century skills.
- Experience in school accreditation processes (CBSE inspection, ISO, etc.).
- Exposure to international curricula is an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Principal: 4 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
