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Principal

₹7.4L – ₹9.3L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 14 Jul 11 days left
Dehradun, Uttarakhandpart-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹9.3L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
14 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹8.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹9.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 37+ years.
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Overview

The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school invites applications for a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1989, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.4 LPA – ₹9.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

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Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

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What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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About the school

The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school

Key facts about The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school

Key facts
Founded
1989
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Poundha Road ,Prem Nagar Nanda Ki Choki, Poundha Road ,Prem Nagar Nanda Ki Choki, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007

The Cambridge School was founded in July 1989 as a preparatory school for boys & girls in the name of "Sarthak Sansthan" in Indra Nagar Colony , Vasant Vihar - Dehradun. In April '95 "Sarthak Sansthan" acquired the name of "The Cambridge School" under its ambit for the cause of universal & quality education with the motto "Knowledge is Power".

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