Principal

Druk Padma Karpo School invites applications for a Principal in Leh, Ladakh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Druk Padma Karpo School, established 2001, is a secondary school in Leh, Ladakh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹25.6 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. Submit your application here so Druk Padma Karpo School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.