Principal

Sarswati Shishu Mandir· CBSE · Dehradun
₹7.3L – ₹17.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Sep
● posted 24 May

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

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 Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.3L – ₹17.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹7.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.3L – ₹17.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sarswati Shishu Mandir in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: Sarswati Shishu Mandir in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.3 LPA – ₹17.3 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sarswati Shishu Mandir. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Sarswati Shishu Mandir
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Dehradun
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
41
STUDENTS
4
TEACHERS
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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