Principal

₹10.7L – ₹21.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Sep
● posted 25 May

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.
·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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Itanagar.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹21.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Itanagar

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹21.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Thomas Residential School in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. St. Thomas Residential School in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh functions as a 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. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.7 LPA – ₹21.9 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 online from this page to be considered by St. Thomas Residential School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
St. Thomas Residential School
CBSE · Itanagar · 30:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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