Principal

Himalayan Academy· Est. 1982 · CBSE · West Sikkim
₹11.4L – ₹21.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Oct
● posted 28 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in West Sikkim.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.4L – ₹21.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in West Sikkim

₹11.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.4L – ₹21.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Himalayan Academy is looking for a Principal in West Sikkim, Sikkim to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Himalayan Academy: a secondary institution in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Himalayan Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Himalayan Academy
CBSE · West Sikkim · Est. 1982
1982
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
BUNU CHETTRI
PRINCIPAL
1830009
AFFILIATION
West Sikkim, Sikkim
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