Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt High School Stok
- City
- Leh
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
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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 87+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Govt High School Stok in Leh, Ladakh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Govt High School Stok in Leh, Ladakh — a secondary setup, established 1939, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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 (₹11.0 LPA – ₹13.3 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt High School Stok hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt High School Stok
Key facts about Govt High School Stok
- Founded
- 1939
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Tsering Angchuk
- Affiliation #
- 3720130
Govt High School Stok is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1939, located in Leh, Ladakh.
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