Principal

Job Description – Principal

The Principal will provide academic leadership, administrative direction, and strategic vision to ensure the school delivers high-quality education, fosters holistic student development, and maintains compliance with board/regulatory standards.

• Develop, implement, and monitor curriculum and teaching methodologies.
  
• Ensure academic excellence through effective assessment systems.
  
• Drive innovative teaching practices and promote continuous learning.
  

• Oversee day-to-day functioning of the school, including scheduling, examinations, and compliance with CBSE/State Board norms.
  
• Manage infrastructure, safety, and resources efficiently.
  
• Prepare and manage school budgets, ensuring financial discipline.
  

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of teachers and staff.
  
• Build a motivated team through training, workshops, and professional development.
  
• Maintain discipline, accountability, and performance culture among staff.
  

• Ensure student welfare, discipline, and engagement in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
  
• Encourage holistic growth—academic, cultural, sports, and values-based learning.
  
• Provide counselling support and maintain strong student-teacher relationships.
  

• Act as the primary liaison between parents, management, and staff.
  
• Address concerns and maintain transparency in communication.
  
• Build positive community presence and represent the school at public/educational forums.
  

• Ensure adherence to government, CBSE/State Board, and educational trust regulations.
  
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and audit readiness.
  
• Present school performance and development plans to the management board.
  

• Strong leadership & decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication (English & Hindi/local language).
  
• Strategic planning & organizational skills.
  
• Conflict resolution, problem solving, and crisis management abilities.
  
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build high-performance teams.
  

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) plus B.Ed (essential)
  
• Higher qualifications (M.Ed / Master’s / educational leadership certificate) preferred
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of teaching experience
  
• At least 3-5 years in leadership or administrative role (e.g. Vice-Principal, Head of Department, Academic Co-ordinator) is a plus
  

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Vision
  
• Set and uphold the academic vision, mission and culture of excellence for the school
  
• Ensure alignment with regulatory bodies (CBSE / State Board etc.)
  
• Academic Management
  
• Oversee curriculum implementation, academic planning, assessment schedule, and student performance
  
• Monitor teaching quality and provide mentorship / feedback to teachers
  
• Staff Management
  
• Recruitment, supervision, training & professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff
  
• Maintain staff discipline, staffing schedules, appraisal
  
• Student Welfare & Discipline
  
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour and welfare
  
• Manage student admissions, counselling, extra-curricular programs
  
• Operations & Administration
  
• Budgeting & financial oversight
  
• Maintenance of infrastructure, school safety, and compliance with legal/board norms
  
• Liaison with parents, community, education department
  
• Reporting & Accountability
  
• Reporting academic outcomes, financials, regulatory compliance to the management / board
  
• Ensure audit, inspection readiness
  
• Communication
  
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders: parents, staff, government / board officials
  
• Represent the school in public forums
  

Skills / Attributes

• Strong leadership & decision-making abilities
  
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (especially in English & local language)
  
• Organizational skills, time management, ability to handle multiple tasks
  
• Problem solving & crisis management
  
• Ability to motivate staff and drive continuous improvement
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Require Only Male Candidate
  

Work Location: In person