Principal

The Scindia School· Est. 1897 · CBSE · Gwalior
₹12.5L – ₹29.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 4 Nov
● posted 23 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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 Gwalior.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.5L – ₹29.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Gwalior

₹12.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.5L – ₹29.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹29.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at The Scindia School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About The Scindia School: a senior secondary institution in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1897,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.5 LPA – ₹29.3 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Scindia School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
The Scindia School
CBSE · Gwalior · Est. 1897 · 9:1 students per teacher
1897
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR S D SINGH
PRINCIPAL
9:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, German
LANGUAGES
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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