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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School
- City
- Vadodara
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹18.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School in Vadodara, Gujarat is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School in Vadodara, Gujarat — a senior secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.0 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School located?
The school is in Vadodara, Gujarat. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAMESH SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 430160
Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
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