Principal

₹11.6L – ₹22.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 31 Aug
● posted 29 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Jammu.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.6L – ₹22.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Jammu

₹11.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.6L – ₹22.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Saraswati Shiksha Niketan School Kathar invites applications for a Principal in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Saraswati Shiksha Niketan School Kathar in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.6 LPA – ₹22.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Saraswati Shiksha Niketan School Kathar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Saraswati Shiksha Niketan School Kathar
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Jammu
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-5
GRADES
64
STUDENTS
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
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