Principal

Maharshi Dayanand Sr. Sec. School· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Aligarh
₹12.5L – ₹13.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Sep
● posted 22 May

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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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 Aligarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.5L – ₹13.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Aligarh

₹12.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.5L – ₹13.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Maharshi Dayanand Sr. Sec. School is looking for a Principal in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: Maharshi Dayanand Sr. Sec. School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.5 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Maharshi Dayanand Sr. Sec. School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Maharshi Dayanand Sr. Sec. School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Aligarh · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Dr Gavendra Singh
PRINCIPAL
2131802
AFFILIATION
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
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