Principal

Shining Star Academy· CBSE · Poonch
₹7.9L – ₹20.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 24 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Poonch.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.9L – ₹20.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Poonch

₹7.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.9L – ₹20.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Shining Star Academy is hiring a Principal in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Shining Star Academy in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.9 LPA – ₹20.6 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Shining Star Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Shining Star Academy
CBSE · Poonch
CBSE
BOARD
primary
LEVEL
1-5
GRADES
24
STUDENTS
5
TEACHERS
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir
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