Principal

₹7.4L – ₹14.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 29 Sep
● posted 20 Jun

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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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

₹7.4L – ₹14.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹7.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.4L – ₹14.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Swami Nityanand Saraswati Sishu Mandir is looking for a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Swami Nityanand Saraswati Sishu Mandir in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹14.1 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 here so Swami Nityanand Saraswati Sishu Mandir can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Swami Nityanand Saraswati Sishu Mandir
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Dehradun
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-5
GRADES
257
STUDENTS
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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