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Principal

₹11L – ₹11L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 24 Aug
Leh, Ladakhfull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Government High School, Leh Ladakh
City
Leh
State
Ladakh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Leh — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.6L
per year
Typical
₹10.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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

Government High School, Leh Ladakh in Leh, Ladakh is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Government High School, Leh Ladakh in Leh, Ladakh — a secondary setup, established 1926, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.6 LPA – ₹10.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Government High School, Leh Ladakh receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Government High School, Leh Ladakh follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

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.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Government High School, Leh Ladakh

Key facts about Government High School, Leh Ladakh

Key facts
Founded
1926
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Mohsin Ali Khan
Affiliation #
3720132
Address
LEH LADAKH, INDIA, Leh Ladakh, Leh, Ladakh, 194201

Government High School, Leh Ladakh is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1926, located in Leh, Ladakh.

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