Principal — The Doon School

The Doon School· Est. 1935 · ICSE · Dehradun
₹9.3L – ₹15.8LICSEfull-timeOn-site12–16 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 29 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.3L – ₹15.8L / yrHealth insuranceProfessional development budgetFree transportSubsidised lunchPerformance bonus

Pay benchmark — Principal — The Doon School in Dehradun

₹9.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.3L – ₹15.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Principal — The Doon School at The Doon School, Dehradun. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 91+ years. Campus size: 500-1000. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: India's most renowned boys boarding school.

What you'll handle as a Principal — The Doon School

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.

The Doon School
ICSE · Boarding · Dehradun · Est. 1935
1935
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Boarding
LEVEL
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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