Principal — Saraswati Shishu Mandir Durgap, Nainital

Saraswati Shishu Mandir Durgap is hiring a Principal in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Saraswati Shishu Mandir Durgap is a senior secondary school in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹17.6 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. Submit your application here so Saraswati Shishu Mandir Durgap can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.