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Principal

₹8.7L – ₹24L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Ranchi, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 20d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Cambridge School
City
Ranchi
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.7L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Cambridge School is hiring a Principal in Ranchi, Jharkhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Cambridge School in Ranchi, Jharkhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹23.8 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Cambridge School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Key facts
Founded
1992
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Tatisilwai, Tatisilwai, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835221

Cambridge School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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