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Principal

₹11L – ₹21L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 5 Sept
West Sikkim, Sikkimfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Himalayan Academy
City
West Sikkim
State
Sikkim
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Sept 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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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.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

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About the school

Himalayan Academy

Key facts about Himalayan Academy

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
BUNU CHETTRI
Affiliation #
1830009
Address
PO SORENG WEST SIKKIM, Soreng, West Sikkim, Sikkim, 737121

Himalayan Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.

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