Principal

Doon Scholars· Est. 2021 · CBSE · Dehradun
₹10.8L – ₹16.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Sep
● posted 1 Jun

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.8L – ₹16.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹10.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.8L – ₹16.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Doon Scholars requires a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Doon Scholars, established 2021, is a senior secondary school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹16.2 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. Submit your application here so Doon Scholars can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Doon Scholars
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Dehradun · Est. 2021
2021
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
Dr SWATI BHARADWAJ
PRINCIPAL
3530671
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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