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Principal

₹12L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Leh, LadakhcontractPosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra
City
Leh
State
Ladakh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Leh — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.7L
per year
Typical
₹15.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.4L
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.
  • Established school — running for 90+ years.
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Job description

Overview

Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra is looking for a Principal in Leh, Ladakh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra in Leh, Ladakh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1936,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹18.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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About the school

Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra

Key facts about Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra

Key facts
Founded
1936
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Padma Yangchan
Affiliation #
3720148
Address
UT LADAKH, VILLAGE SUMOOR NUBRA, Ut Ladakh, Leh, Ladakh, 194401

Govt. Higher Secondary School Sumoor Nubra is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1936, located in Leh, Ladakh.

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