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Principal

₹12L – ₹18L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Dimapur, Nagalandfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shalom Public School
City
Dimapur
State
Nagaland
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dimapur — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Shalom Public School requires a Principal in Dimapur, Nagaland for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Shalom Public School: a secondary institution in Dimapur, Nagaland — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹18.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shalom Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Who fits

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About the school

Shalom Public School

Key facts about Shalom Public School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
MERENLA LONGCHAR
Affiliation #
1430024
Address
SHALOM PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGA CEMETERY ROAD, KIKHRURUZHA COLONY CHUMUKEDIMA DIMAPUR NAGALAND 797103, Shalom Public School, Dimapur, Nagaland, 797103

Shalom Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Dimapur, Nagaland.

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