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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in South Sikkim, Sikkim at Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim, established 2017, runs as a senior secondary campus in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹12.5 LPA – ₹19.4 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. Submit your application here so Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Where exactly is Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim located?
The school is in South Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average Principal salary in South Sikkim?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in South Sikkim. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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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.
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Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Amar Kanti Jana
- Affiliation #
- 1820354
Eklavya Model Residential School, Suntoley, Sikkim is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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