Job Description

Job Title: Principal / Head of Institution

Location: Thrissur

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Principal / Head of Institution will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of the institution. The role involves overseeing academic delivery, faculty management, student affairs, compliance, admissions, and institutional development while maintaining high standards of education and discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

Lead academic planning, curriculum development, and syllabus implementation.

Ensure high-quality teaching standards and continuous academic improvement.

Monitor student performance, assessments, and learning outcomes.

Introduce new programs and skill-based courses aligned with industry needs.

2. Faculty & Staff Management

Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate faculty and non-teaching staff.

Allocate workloads and ensure effective classroom delivery.

Foster a positive, disciplined, and collaborative work environment.

Conduct regular faculty meetings and performance reviews.

3. Administration & Operations

Oversee day-to-day institutional operations.

Ensure proper maintenance of academic records, attendance, and documentation.

Implement institutional policies, procedures, and code of conduct.

Coordinate with management for budgeting, procurement, and infrastructure needs.

4. Admissions & Student Affairs

Supervise admissions, counselling, and student onboarding processes.

Ensure student discipline, welfare, and grievance redressal.

Promote student engagement, placements, and extracurricular activities.

5. Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure adherence to education board, university, and government regulations.

Handle inspections, audits, and accreditation-related processes.

Maintain statutory records and approvals as required.

6. Marketing, Outreach & Growth

Support marketing and branding initiatives to increase admissions.

Participate in outreach programs, seminars, and institutional promotions.

Build industry, academic, and community partnerships.

7. Strategic Planning

Develop short-term and long-term institutional growth strategies.

Set academic and operational goals aligned with the institution's vision.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and administration.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate degree in Education / Engineering / Science / Management or related field.

PhD or equivalent qualification is preferred (as per regulatory norms).

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership roles.

Prior experience as Principal / Academic Head / Vice Principal preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven administrative and organizational skills.

Ability to handle faculty, students, parents, and regulators effectively.

Familiarity with digital education tools, LMS, ERP, and academic software.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Performance-based incentives (if applicable).

Professional development opportunities.

Supportive academic and administrative environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resume along with a brief cover letter to admin@lordkrishnabuilders.com

Subject line: Application for Principal / Head of Institution

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have as a Principal / Academic Head / Institute Head? Have you set up or managed an institute / training center from scratch? How many skill-based courses can you independently design or finalise? Which areas do you have hands-on or leadership experience in? (Select all that apply)
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Academic / Institute Administration

What is the maximum number of faculty & staff you have directly managed? What is the maximum number of students you have handled in a single academic year? How many student admissions do you realistically believe you can support in the first year? How many years are you willing to commit to this institute? What is your minimum expected monthly salary? If selected, how soon can you join?
Education:

Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person