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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Heritage Academy
- City
- Kotdwar
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Heritage Academy invites applications for a Principal in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Heritage Academy in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.0 LPA – ₹18.0 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Heritage Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Heritage Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Heritage Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Heritage Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What is the average Principal salary in Kotdwar?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Kotdwar. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kotdwar run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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Key facts about Heritage Academy
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 18:1
Heritage Academy is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. Classes follow a 18:1 student–teacher ratio.
The school was established in 2011.Heritage Academy is a Co-ed school affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is managed by Mukandi Lal Sheila Hayde Society.
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