Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama
- City
- Leh
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama has opened applications for a Principal in Leh, Ladakh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama, established 1956, runs as a senior secondary campus in Leh, Ladakh — 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. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.9 LPA – ₹16.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Leh), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Where exactly is Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama located?
The school is in Leh, Ladakh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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
Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama
Key facts about Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama
- Founded
- 1956
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ISHEY STANZIN
- Affiliation #
- 3720141
Govt. Higher Secondary School Biama is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in Leh, Ladakh.
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