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Principal

₹8.9L – ₹24L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 26 Jul 23 days left
Qatar, Foreign Schoolsfull-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Galileo International School
City
Qatar
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
26 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Qatar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹16.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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23 days left

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Galileo International School has opened applications for a Principal in Qatar, Foreign Schools. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Galileo International School in Qatar, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹24.5 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Galileo International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What is the average Principal salary in Qatar?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Qatar varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Galileo International School

Key facts about Galileo International School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAYALEKSHMI JAYAKUMARAN NAIR
Affiliation #
6630268
Address
ZONE-53, NORTH MUAITHER, DOHA, QATAR, Zone-53, Qatar, Foreign Schools, 0000

Galileo International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Qatar, Foreign Schools.

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