Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Doon Cambridge School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 30+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Doon Cambridge School as a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Doon Cambridge School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.0 LPA – ₹11.5 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Doon Cambridge School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Doon Cambridge School
Key facts about Doon Cambridge School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Doon Cambridge School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1996, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Classes follow a 10:1 student–teacher ratio.
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