Principal

Ashoka Academy· Est. 1978 · CBSE · Meerut
₹8.9L – ₹16.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 5 Nov
● posted 6 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Meerut.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹16.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Meerut

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹16.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Ashoka Academy in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Ashoka Academy, established 1978, runs as a senior secondary campus in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.9 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Ashoka Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Ashoka Academy
CBSE · Meerut · Est. 1978
1978
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Dr PARUL CHAUDHARY
PRINCIPAL
2130117
AFFILIATION
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
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