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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School
- City
- Roorkee
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹13.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 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
Immediate opening: Principal at Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School in Roorkee, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹13.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Roorkee run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the average Principal salary in Roorkee?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Roorkee. 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School is a Fully Residential Co-educational School affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi with separate hostels for Boys & Girls in Roorkee Haridwar Uttarakhand India. Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School is one of the Best boarding / residential Schools with a Co-Educational environment in India. Roorkee Public Sr. Sec. School is the right place in search of the best boarding / residential school in India. We believe that a child will be successful in life if we accept him/her as they are and motivate them to become what they want to become. The talents, skills, and abilities of each student need to be identified, nurtured, and fostered so that he / she is able to reach greater heights.
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