JOB DESCRIPTIONPrincipal – CBSE School (KG to Grade XII)

Organization: ABS Group of Schools

Location: Chennai / Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

Position: School Principal

School Board: CBSE

School Level: Kindergarten to Grade XII

Reporting To: Secretary / Chairman / Management

- Job Purpose To provide effective academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction for the overall functioning of a CBSE school from Kindergarten to Grade XII. The Principal will be responsible for academic excellence, student development, staff performance, CBSE compliance, parent engagement, school operations, and the implementation of management policies.
- Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Academic Leadership

- Lead and monitor the academic activities from KG to Grade XII in accordance with CBSE curriculum guidelines.
- Ensure effective curriculum planning, lesson planning, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices.
- Monitor student academic performance and implement improvement strategies.
- Conduct regular classroom observations, academic reviews, and teacher performance assessments.
- Ensure effective implementation of NEP 2020, competency-based learning, experiential learning, and other applicable CBSE guidelines.
- Coordinate examinations, board exam preparation, academic calendars, and remedial programmes.
- Guide teachers and coordinators in improving teaching quality and learning outcomes.

B. Staff Management and Leadership

- Lead, motivate, and supervise teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Coordinate with HR for recruitment, induction, staff deployment, performance appraisal, and professional development.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and training programmes.
- Ensure staff discipline, punctuality, accountability, and compliance with school policies.
- Develop a collaborative work culture and encourage teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.

C. School Administration and Operations

- Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the school, including academics, administration, transport, discipline, infrastructure, and student welfare.
- Ensure proper maintenance of school records, registers, attendance, examination records, and statutory documents.
- Monitor school infrastructure, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and other learning resources.
- Coordinate with the Accounts, HR, IT, Transport, and Administration departments for smooth operations.
- Ensure proper implementation of SOPs, institutional policies, and management instructions.
- Review school performance reports, operational expenses, and resource utilization.

D. CBSE Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

- Ensure compliance with applicable CBSE affiliation bye-laws, examination guidelines, and academic requirements.
- Monitor the maintenance and timely submission of mandatory records,



declarations, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with applicable child protection, student safety, fire safety, health, sanitation, and other statutory requirements.
- Coordinate CBSE inspections, affiliation-related documentation, and official communications.
- Ensure proper implementation of child safeguarding measures and applicable POCSO requirements.

E. Student Development and Discipline

- Promote academic excellence, discipline, leadership, creativity, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities.
- Establish a safe, inclusive, and student-friendly learning environment.
- Monitor student attendance, behaviour, emotional well-being, and overall development.
- Address student grievances and disciplinary matters fairly and promptly.
- Encourage life skills, values-based education, critical thinking, and holistic development.

F. Parent Relations and Community Engagement

- Maintain positive relationships with parents and address their concerns professionally.
- Conduct parent-teacher meetings and review parent feedback.
- Coordinate with Parent Counsellors and PROs to improve parent satisfaction and school reputation.
- Support admissions, retention, school events, and community engagement initiatives.
- Represent the school at meetings, educational forums, and official events.

G. Admissions, Growth and Institutional Development

- Support the admissions team in achieving annual enrolment targets.
- Monitor student retention, parent satisfaction, and overall school performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve academic quality, school visibility, and institutional reputation.
- Develop annual academic and operational plans aligned with management objectives.
- Submit monthly performance reports to the management.

3. Educational Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education, preferably M.Ed., or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- B.Ed. is mandatory or preferred, as applicable to the position and current CBSE requirements.
- Additional qualifications in educational leadership, school administration, or management will be an advantage.

4. Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in the school education sector.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Principal, Vice Principal, or senior academic leader, with substantial school leadership responsibilities.
- Experience in handling a CBSE school from Kindergarten to Grade XII is strongly preferred.




- Proven experience in academic planning, staff management, CBSE compliance, school administration, parent relations, and student development.
- Experience in managing large schools with multiple academic departments and a sizeable teaching and non-teaching workforce will be an advantage.
- Candidates with experience in CBSE affiliation processes and Classes X and XII board examination management will be preferred.

5. Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong academic leadership and school management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Effective staff supervision, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
- Sound knowledge of CBSE curriculum, examination systems, and school compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in school ERP/HRMIS, digital learning platforms, and school management systems.
- Robust parent engagement, problem-solving, and grievance-handling skills.
- Ability to set targets, monitor KPIs, and deliver measurable academic and operational outcomes.
- High integrity, professional discipline, accountability, and a student-first approach.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Principal’s performance will be evaluated based on:

- Student academic performance and board examination results.
- Teaching quality and classroom observation outcomes.
- Student enrolment, retention, and admissions performance.
- Teacher retention, staff discipline, and professional development.
- CBSE compliance and timely submission of mandatory documentation.
- Student safety, discipline, attendance, and well-being.
- Parent satisfaction and grievance resolution.
- Effective implementation of school policies, SOPs, and management decisions.
- School infrastructure, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Achievement of annual institutional goals and continuous improvement targets.

7. Personal Attributes
- Visionary and result-oriented educational leader.
- Approachable, disciplined, and fair in decision-making.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and educational excellence.
- Able to work collaboratively with management, teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.

8. Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates may submit their updated CV, educational certificates, experience details, current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period to:

Email: [email protected]

Contact: 93637 84389

Organization: ABS Group of Schools, Chennai & Tiruvallur

Subject Line: Application for the Position of Principal – CBSE School (KG to Grade XII)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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