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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Zaytun International Academy
- City
- Ghaziabad
- State
- Upper Ganga Neher Road
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.6L – ₹24.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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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
Zaytun International Academy is looking for a Principal in Ghaziabad, Upper Ganga Neher Road to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Zaytun International Academy in Ghaziabad, Upper Ganga Neher Road operates as a secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.6 LPA – ₹24.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Zaytun International Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where exactly is Zaytun International Academy located?
The school is in Ghaziabad, Upper Ganga Neher Road. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ghaziabad), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average Principal salary in Ghaziabad?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Ghaziabad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Key facts about Zaytun International Academy
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 18:1
Why ZIA ? Its a ‘home away from home’ with a promise of nurturing for excellence and preparing for life; through holistic education, international perspective and the true essence of faith. ZAYTUN , according to the Qur’an comes from a ‘blessed tree’ and has many benefits for human beings. ZAYTUN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (ZIA) presents the true essence of this great fruit in the form of holistic education that promotes enrichment of body, mind and soul to produce responsible individuals for the well-being of society at large.
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