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Principal

₹8.1L – ₹21L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 1 Sept
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schoolsfull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
International Indian School
City
United Arab Emirates
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Sept 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in United Arab Emirates

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Join International Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: International Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 2002, — 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. 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. 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 (₹8.1 LPA – ₹21.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the International Indian School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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What is the salary for this Principal role?

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What kind of professional development is offered?

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Is accommodation provided?

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About the school

International Indian School

Key facts about International Indian School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
QURAT UL AIN
Affiliation #
6630052
Address
PO BOX 5665 AJMAN UAE, Box 5665 Ajman, United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools, 500001

International Indian School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.

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