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Principal

₹12L – ₹14L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Nainital, UttarakhandcontractPosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shemford School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026

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Overview

Shemford School has opened applications for a Principal in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Shemford School in Nainital, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shemford School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

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Shemford School

Key facts about Shemford School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANTOSH PANDEY
Affiliation #
3530490
Address
JAIPUR BEESA, Jaipur Beesa, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Shemford School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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