Principal

Shakun Vidya Niketan· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Prayagraj
₹11.5L – ₹17.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 4 Sep
● posted 18 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·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 Prayagraj.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.5L – ₹17.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Prayagraj

₹11.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.5L – ₹17.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Shakun Vidya Niketan in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Shakun Vidya Niketan: a senior secondary institution in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shakun Vidya Niketan instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Shakun Vidya Niketan
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Prayagraj · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SHAKUNTALA MISHRA
PRINCIPAL
2132780
AFFILIATION
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
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