Principal

Jaswant Modern School· Est. 1949 · CBSE · Dehradun
₹12.2L – ₹17.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Oct
● posted 18 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

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

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 Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.2L – ₹17.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹12.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.2L – ₹17.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join Jaswant Modern School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: Jaswant Modern School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1949, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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 (₹12.2 LPA – ₹17.6 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Jaswant Modern School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Jaswant Modern School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Dehradun · Est. 1949
1949
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Lokesh Ohri
PRINCIPAL
3530027
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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