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Principal

₹9.7L – ₹14L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Surat, Gujaratfull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Countryside International School
City
Surat
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹14L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Surat — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹11.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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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Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Countryside International School in Surat, Gujarat. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Countryside International School, established 2018, is a senior secondary school in Surat, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹13.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Countryside International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Countryside International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Where exactly is Countryside International School located?

The school is in Surat, Gujarat. 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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Is background verification done before joining?

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

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About the school

Countryside International School

Key facts about Countryside International School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANJAY MEHTA
Affiliation #
430420
Address
AT&POST : MALGAMA, NR. BHESAN RAILWAY CROSSING,OPP. SEGVACHHAMA BUS STOP, CIS - BARBODAN ROAD, SURAT-394540, At&post : Malgama, Surat, Gujarat, 394540

Countryside International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Surat, Gujarat.

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