Principal

Lucent International School· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Dehradun
₹8.5L – ₹17.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 26 Oct
● posted 10 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.5L – ₹17.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹8.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.5L – ₹17.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Lucent International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Lucent International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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 (₹8.5 LPA – ₹17.7 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 via the button on this listing so Lucent International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Lucent International School
CBSE · Dehradun · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PUJA VERMA
PRINCIPAL
3530293
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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