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Principal

at Tikku Modern School · Nainital · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10L – ₹26L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 2 Aug 29 days left
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Tikku Modern School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹26L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.5L
per year
Typical
₹18.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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29 days left

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Tikku Modern School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Tikku Modern School, established 1954, runs as a secondary campus in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹26.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Tikku Modern School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Tikku Modern School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Does Tikku Modern School help with relocation from another city?

Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What is the average Principal salary in Nainital?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Nainital. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

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Tikku Modern School

Key facts about Tikku Modern School

Key facts
Founded
1954
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SHANTI BALUNI
Affiliation #
3530147
Address
NAINITAL ROAD HALDWANI UTTARANCHAL, Road Haldwani Uttaranchal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Tikku Modern School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1954, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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