Principal
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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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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 37+ years.
Job description
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.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school
Key facts about The Cambridge Sr. Sec. school
- Founded
- 1989
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
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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