Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Greenwood School
- City
- Dimapur
- State
- nan
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 45+ years.
Job description
Overview
Greenwood School in Dimapur, nan is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Greenwood School in Dimapur, nan is a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1981,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.5 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Greenwood School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Greenwood School
Key facts about Greenwood School
- Founded
- 1981
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Greenwood School is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1981, located in Dimapur, nan. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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