Principal

Applications are invited for a Principal at Govt SEC School, Sopakha in West Sikkim, Sikkim. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Govt SEC School, Sopakha in West Sikkim, Sikkim operates as a secondary school, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.9 LPA – ₹20.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Govt SEC School, Sopakha academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.