School Principal

Job Description: School Principal

Location: Chitravad, Gujarat

Reporting To: Director – Academics (Schools)

Role Overview

The School Principal is responsible for the overall academic leadership, administration, and operational management of the school. The role ensures smooth functioning of academics, admissions, staff management, budgeting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement in alignment with the organization’s vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Administrative Leadership

Overall responsibility for managing and coordinating academic and administrative affairs of the school.

Implement academic systems, policies, and procedures to monitor and improve school performance.

Ensure successful conduct of internal and external examinations.

Perform teaching duties as required.

Staff Management

Plan workforce requirements and coordinate with HR for recruitment, selection, and induction of staff.

Prepare timetables and allocate academic workload to teaching staff.

Maintain discipline and ensure a positive school culture among staff and students.

Maintain cordial working relationships with teaching, non-teaching, and support staff.

Admissions & Fee Management

Manage the end-to-end student admission process in line with the admissions strategy.

Ensure timely and effective collection of school fees.

Manage and maintain accurate student administrative records.

Finance, Budgeting & Assets

Provide key inputs for school budgeting in coordination with the Finance & Accounts department.

Oversee ordering of lab consumables and resources, ensuring optimal utilization and minimal wastage.

Act as custodian of all movable and immovable school assets to prevent loss or misuse.

Operations & Vendor Management

Manage outsourcing relationships with service providers such as transport, food services, housekeeping, security, uniforms, stationery, and tours.

Ensure compliance with operational standards and service quality.

Events, Communication & Representation

Plan, manage, and execute all on-site and off-site school events (Annual Day, Picnics, Grandparents Day, etc.).

Manage school publications and ensure timely delivery within budget and quality benchmarks.

Represent the school at administrative meetings and liaise with parents, community members, and other institutions.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Ensure timely preparation and submission of internal and external reports.

Identify gaps or gray areas in existing processes and initiate corrective actions.

Promote the effective use of technology across academic and administrative functions.

Contribute to organization-wide initiatives and act as a change catalyst.

Perform additional responsibilities as delegated by management in line with the organization’s mission, vision, and guiding principles.

Essential Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in Arts or Science

B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum 5 years of teaching experience

Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a school setup

Desirable Qualifications

5+ years of experience as Vice Principal or Principal in a reputed school

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person