Principal

Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong in West Sikkim, Sikkim is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1948, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹25.7 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. Submit your application here so Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.