Principal

Cygnus World School· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Vadodara
₹12.9L – ₹21.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 1 Nov
● posted 27 May

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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Vadodara.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.9L – ₹21.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Vadodara

₹12.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.9L – ₹21.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Cygnus World School in Vadodara, Gujarat is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Cygnus World School in Vadodara, Gujarat operates as a senior secondary school, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹12.9 LPA – ₹21.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Cygnus World School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Cygnus World School
CBSE · Vadodara · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Kanchan Joshi
PRINCIPAL
430191
AFFILIATION
Vadodara, Gujarat
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