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Principal

at Happy Home School · Pauri Garhwal · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹20L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Pauri Garhwal, UttarakhandcontractPosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Happy Home School
City
Pauri Garhwal
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pauri Garhwal — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹15.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
  • Established school — running for 53+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Happy Home School in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Happy Home School: a senior secondary institution in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1973,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.1 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Happy Home School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Happy Home School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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.

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Happy Home School

Key facts about Happy Home School

Key facts
Founded
1973
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHALINI SINGH
Affiliation #
3530306
Address
H.N.BAHUGUNA MARG, JOHNPUR KOTDWARA PAURI GARHWAL UTTRAKHAND, H.n.bahuguna Marg, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 246149

Happy Home School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1973, located in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

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