Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Glenhill School
- City
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 41+ years.
Job description
Overview
Glenhill School is hiring a Principal in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Glenhill School, established 1985, runs as a senior secondary campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — 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. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.2 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Glenhill School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Glenhill School
Key facts about Glenhill School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Glenhill School, located at Manduadih, Varanasi, U.P., four Kms. From the main town of Varanasi and two kms. From Varanasi Railway station, was established in july 1987. The school reflects the endeavour of its Managing Committee consisting of dedicated and seasoned educationists who strongly believe that education should ensure for the youth, all-round and harmonious development of their personality. With a spacious and well developed campus, the School provides a healthy and educational friendly environment. Glenhill School is an English medium Co-educational institution recognized by and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). New Delhi. The School has competent staff and provides excellent educational and training facilities from Class Nursery to Class 12 (Science and Commerce Stream).
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