Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Woodbridge School
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 24+ years.
Job description
Overview
Woodbridge School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Woodbridge School: a senior secondary institution in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.4 LPA – ₹24.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Woodbridge School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Woodbridge School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Woodbridge School
Key facts about Woodbridge School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The school, is a co-ed residential and non-residential institution, The school is run by the 'Woodbridge Educational Society' and by a team of one of the most highly dedicated and experienced teachers , who have taken experience from one of the most prestigious schools of the country and have long dedicated their lives to childhood education. Presently the school is up to Class XII and is affiliated to the Central Board Of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 3530347; School No. 81574) It is moreover a joint family of children from all over the globe, and from a wide spectrum of faiths, ethnicities, and world views.
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