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Principal

at Sun Light Acad Utter Behani · Samba · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.3L – ₹24.1L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Samba, Jammu & Kashmirfull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Private Unaided (Recognized)

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sun Light Acad Utter Behani
City
Samba
State
Jammu & Kashmir
Board
CBSE
School type
Private Unaided (Recognized)
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹24.1L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Samba

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Samba — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹16.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Sun Light Acad Utter Behani in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Sun Light Acad Utter Behani is a senior secondary campus in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹24.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sun Light Acad Utter Behani reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Sun Light Acad Utter Behani"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sun Light Acad Utter Behani and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Samba run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.

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Sun Light Acad Utter Behani

Key facts about Sun Light Acad Utter Behani

Key facts
Type
Private Unaided (Recognized)
Grades
1-10
Students
294
Staff
13
Address
SUN LIGHT ACAD UTTER BEHANI, Purmandal, Samba, Jammu & Kashmir

Sun Light Acad Utter Behani is a private unaided (recognized), located in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 294 students with a teaching and support team of about 13. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.

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Students
294
Staff
13

Campus & facilities

ToiletElectricityLibraryPlaygroundDrinking WaterRamp for Disabled

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