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Principal

₹13L – ₹20L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimlafull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Edwards School
City
Shimla
State
himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026

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  • 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.
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Overview

St. Edwards School is hiring a Principal in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. Edwards School in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1925,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹12.7 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Submit your application here so St. Edwards School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

St. Edwards School

Key facts about St. Edwards School

Key facts
Founded
1925
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
21:1
Address
Milsington, Milsington, Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla, 999999

St. Edwards School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1925, located in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla. Classes follow a 21:1 student–teacher ratio.

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