Principal — Welham Boys' School, Dehradun

Est. 1937
₹12.4L – ₹18.0LCBSEcontractOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 13 Nov
● posted 14 Jun

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Welham Boys' School in Dehradun, Dalanwala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Welham Boys' School in Dehradun, Dalanwala: a senior secondary institution, established 1937, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹18.0 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Welham Boys' School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1937.

What you'll handle

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

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 Dehradun.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Welham Boys' School
CBSE · Dehradun · Est. 1937 · 9:1 students per teacher
1937
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
9:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, German
LANGUAGES
Dehradun, Dalanwala
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