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Principal

at Modern Scholars Academy · Tehri-garhwal · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹13L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 26 Jul 23 days left
Tehri-garhwal, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 24d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Modern Scholars Academy
City
Tehri-garhwal
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹13L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Tehri-garhwal — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.2L
per year
Typical
₹12.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.6L
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

Modern Scholars Academy in Tehri-garhwal, Uttarakhand is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Modern Scholars Academy, established 1996, is a senior secondary campus in Tehri-garhwal, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.2 LPA – ₹12.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Modern Scholars Academy. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

What is the average Principal salary in Tehri-garhwal?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Tehri-garhwal. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Modern Scholars Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Modern Scholars Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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About the school

Modern Scholars Academy

Key facts about Modern Scholars Academy

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KULDIP SINGH
Affiliation #
3530309
Address
NEW TEHRI RD CHAMBA, New Tehri Rd, Tehri-garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249145

Modern Scholars Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Tehri-garhwal, Uttarakhand.

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