Principal

Shayona International School· Est. 1864 · CBSE · Ahmedabad
₹11.4L – ₹24.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Oct
● posted 26 Jun

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.

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 Ahmedabad.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.4L – ₹24.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ahmedabad

₹11.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.4L – ₹24.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Shayona International School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Shayona International School is a secondary campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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 (₹11.4 LPA – ₹24.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Shayona International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Shayona International School
CBSE · Ahmedabad · Est. 1864
1864
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SANDHYA THAKUR
PRINCIPAL
430144
AFFILIATION
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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