Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Elite Academy
- City
- Lakhimpur Kheri
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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Principal
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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.
Job description
Overview
The Elite Academy is looking for a Principal in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. The Elite Academy in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.7 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Elite Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Lakhimpur Kheri.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — The Elite Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Elite Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Elite Academy
Key facts about The Elite Academy
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANJAY KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 2132245
The Elite Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.
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