Principal

Takshshila Junior College· Est. 1996 · CBSE · Ujjain
₹8.2L – ₹20.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 24 Oct
● posted 13 Jun

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ujjain.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.2L – ₹20.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ujjain

₹8.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.2L – ₹20.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Takshshila Junior College as a Principal in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: Takshshila Junior College in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1996, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.2 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Takshshila Junior College. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Takshshila Junior College
CBSE · Ujjain · Est. 1996
1996
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR GANASAN V
PRINCIPAL
1030092
AFFILIATION
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
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