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Principal

₹9.7L – ₹10L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradeshfull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sainik School
City
Vizianagaram
State
Andhra Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹10L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
12 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.
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Overview

Sainik School invites applications for a Principal in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sainik School, established 1962, is a senior secondary campus in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹10.0 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sainik School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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Sainik School

Key facts about Sainik School

Key facts
Founded
1962
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
S S SHASTRI
Affiliation #
180002
Address
KORUKONDA VIZIANAGARAM DISTT. ANDHRA PRADESH, Korukonda Distt., Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, 535214

Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

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