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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