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Principal

at Doon International School Riverside Campus · Dehradun · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹13L – ₹15L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Doon International School Riverside Campus
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹15L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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

Doon International School Riverside Campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Doon International School Riverside Campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.9 LPA – ₹15.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Doon International School Riverside Campus hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Dehradun run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Where exactly is Doon International School Riverside Campus located?

The school is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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.

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About the school

Doon International School Riverside Campus

Key facts about Doon International School Riverside Campus

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
35:1
Address
4 Kms From Towards Pertroleum University, Nanda Ki Chowki, Paundha, Dehradun, 4 Kms From Towards Pertroleum University, Nanda Ki Chowki, Paundha, Dehradun, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248015

Doon International School Riverside Campus is the top choice of the students looking for the best boarding schools in Dehradun due to its excellent academic infrastructure. It was established in 2015 by the Doon International Education Society which runs two more schools at Dehradun and Mohali.

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