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Principal

₹12L – ₹16L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shemford School
City
Mirzapur
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Mirzapur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Mirzapur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹13.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

We are looking for a Principal to join Shemford School in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Shemford School, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.8 LPA – ₹15.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Shemford School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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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.

Where exactly is Shemford School located?

The school is in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What is the average Principal salary in Mirzapur?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Mirzapur varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

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.

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About the school

Shemford School

Key facts about Shemford School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHAILESH KUMAR PANDEY
Affiliation #
2131823
Address
NATWA ROAD, DISTT MIRZAPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, Natwa Road, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, 231001

Shemford School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

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