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Principal

₹10L – ₹25L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 10 Jul 7 days left
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 44d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Swastyayan Public School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹25L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
20 May 2026
Closing date
10 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Swastyayan Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Swastyayan Public School, established 2019, is a senior secondary campus in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹25.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Swastyayan Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

Where exactly is Swastyayan Public School located?

The school is in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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About the school

Swastyayan Public School

Key facts about Swastyayan Public School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DEEPSHIKHA PANT
Affiliation #
3530581
Address
SHIKSHA NAGAR, LAMA CHAUR, KALADHUNGI ROAD, HALDWANI DISTT. NAINITAL-263139 (UTTARAKHAND), Shiksha Nagar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Swastyayan Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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