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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- East Siang
- State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹18.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sainik School invites applications for a Principal in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sainik School in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 2018, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Sainik School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Does Sainik School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Where exactly is Sainik School located?
The school is in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 14:1
Sainik School East Siang (SSES), Arunachal Pradesh has been raised on 27 August 2018 as a 28 th Sainik School of India. SSES is a residential school for Boys & Girls (Cadets) towards providing Public School Education along with Military orientation an intake at Class VI and Class IX. The aim of Sainik School East Siang is to prepare young boys and girls to join Defence Services, namely National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and all other military academies. The School is spread over 100 acres near the banks of Sille River, located at Niglok village. By road 6 kms away from Ruksin, near Arunachal-Assam Boarder. Murkongselek is the nearest railway station, situated approximately 10 kms from the school, and private taxi services are available for commuting. Nearest Airport is Pasighat at a distance of 35 kms from the school.
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