Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Goalpara
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Sainik School in Goalpara, Assam. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Sainik School in Goalpara, Assam — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.8 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sainik School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Sainik School located?
The school is in Goalpara, Assam. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
If you have a dream to see your child to be a proud leader with coveted career having ‘Guts’ and ‘Glory’ here is an opportunity to realize your dream to see him clad in uniform of the Officers of elite Indian defense Forces. Sainik School Goalpara, the only school of its kind in the State of Assam led by Serving defense Officers moulds young cadets into physically tough, socially adaptable and mentally robust leaders who can brave challenges of life & lead a respectable life of responsible citizen.
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