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Principal

at Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy · Dehradun · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.8L – ₹22L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 18 Jul 14 days left
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 49d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
18 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹16L
per year
Senior / high
₹22L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy as a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy, established 2004, is a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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 (₹9.8 LPA – ₹22.4 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 Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

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Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Can I negotiate the salary at Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Does Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy help with relocation from another city?

Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Dehradun offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy

Key facts about Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Suneeta
Affiliation #
3530298
Address
VILL KHAIRI KALAN PO. SATYANARAIN, Khairi Kalan Po., Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 249204

Nirmal Ashram Gyan Daan Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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