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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Scholar's Home SR SEC School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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- 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
Scholar's Home SR SEC School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Scholar's Home SR SEC School: a senior secondary institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1949,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹11.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Scholar's Home SR SEC School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Scholar's Home SR SEC School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Scholar's Home SR SEC School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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Key facts about Scholar's Home SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1949
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHHAYA KHANNA
- Affiliation #
- 3530005
Scholar's Home SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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