Principal

₹7.7L – ₹10.0LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 31 Aug
● posted 29 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹10.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹10.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Palak Public School Kalyanpur in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Palak Public School Kalyanpur is a senior secondary school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.7 LPA – ₹10.0 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Palak Public School Kalyanpur hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Palak Public School Kalyanpur
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Dehradun
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
117
STUDENTS
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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