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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club
- City
- Almora
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 44+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club in Almora, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club, established 1982, is a senior secondary campus in Almora, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.9 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the average Principal salary in Almora?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Almora. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Where exactly is Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club located?
The school is in Almora, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Does Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club
Key facts about Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KAMLESH JOSHI
- Affiliation #
- 3580005
Army Public School, Near Ranikhet Club is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Almora, Uttarakhand.
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