Principal

₹11.1L – ₹12.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Sep
● posted 17 May

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·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.

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 Howrah.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.1L – ₹12.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Howrah

₹11.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.1L – ₹12.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Saini International School, Howrah in Howrah, nan is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Saini International School, Howrah is a senior secondary school in Howrah, nan — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.1 LPA – ₹12.8 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Saini International School, Howrah instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Saini International School, Howrah
CBSE · Senior Secondary · Howrah · 6:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Howrah, nan
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