Principal

St Clare's Convent School· Est. 1966 · CBSE · Dehradun
₹12.3L – ₹27.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 10 Oct
● posted 23 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

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 Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.3L – ₹27.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹12.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.3L – ₹27.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹27.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at St Clare's Convent School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About St Clare's Convent School: a secondary institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1966,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹27.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and St Clare's Convent School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
St Clare's Convent School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Dehradun · Est. 1966
1966
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
BRIGIT SORENG
PRINCIPAL
3530129
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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