Principal — Shantiniketan World School, Aligarh

Est. 2010
₹10.5L – ₹11.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 5 Nov
● posted 20 Jun

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Shantiniketan World School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About the institution: Shantiniketan World School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2010, — 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.5 LPA – ₹11.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shantiniketan World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·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.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Aligarh.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Shantiniketan World School
CBSE · Aligarh · Est. 2010
2010
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
KRISHNA SINGH
PRINCIPAL
2131537
AFFILIATION
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
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