Principal — Roots Country School, Shimla
Est. 2003 · senior secondary · English medium · Post Office Baghi
₹12.9L – ₹19.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Jan
● posted 31 Oct
Job description
Overview
Roots Country School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.9 LPA–₹19.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
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 Shimla.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Roots Country School
CBSE · Shimla · Est. 2003
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
KRITI ROTHA
PRINCIPAL
630183
AFFILIATION
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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