Principal

An opening for a Principal in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh at Kendriya Vidyalaya. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Kendriya Vidyalaya, established 1992, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:

• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.9 LPA – ₹25.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Kendriya Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.