Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Government High School Korzok Puga
- City
- Leh
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join Government High School Korzok Puga in Leh, Ladakh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Government High School Korzok Puga in Leh, Ladakh operates as a secondary school, established 1962, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.7 LPA – ₹28.4 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 online from this page to be considered by Government High School Korzok Puga. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Where exactly is Government High School Korzok Puga located?
The school is in Leh, Ladakh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Does Government High School Korzok Puga help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Leh offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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 Leh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Leh 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Government High School Korzok Puga
Key facts about Government High School Korzok Puga
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KUNZANG DORJE
- Affiliation #
- 3720159
Government High School Korzok Puga is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in Leh, Ladakh.
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