Key Responsibilities

1. School Leadership &
- Operations

- Provide overall leadership for the academic and administrative functioning of the school.

- Build and maintain a positive culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement.

- Ensure effective implementation of school policies, procedures and annual plans.

- Work closely with the Promoter/Director and senior leadership team on school initiatives and strategic priorities.

- Oversee the effective utilisation of school resources, facilities and budgets.

2.

Academic

Leadership &

- Excellence

- Lead curriculum planning and ensure timely and effective curriculum implementation.

- Monitor teaching-learning processes, assessments, academic progress and student outcomes.

- Use assessment data and benchmarks to identify learning gaps and improve student achievement.

- Monitor academic targets through Coordinators, HODs and teaching teams.

- Promote innovative teaching practices and research best practices to continuously raise academic standards.

- Ensure appropriate support and inclusion for students with special educational needs.

- Conduct regular classes and remain actively connected with classroom learning.

3.

Staff

Leadership &

- Development

- Lead, mentor and motivate teaching and non-teaching teams.

- Identify training and career development needs and implement an annual training plan.

- Conduct and monitor classroom observations and staff performance reviews.

- Identify high-potential team members and develop the school's second line of leadership.

- Participate in recruitment and selection of staff in coordination with HR.

- Ensure effective manpower planning as per school requirements and budget.

4. Parent &

- Student Engagement

- Build strong and professional relationships with students, parents and the wider school community.

- Maintain an open-door approach and address sensitive student and parent matters effectively.

- Plan and conduct PTMs, open houses and parent engagement initiatives.

- Oversee student discipline, admissions,



transfers and withdrawals.

- Provide appropriate career guidance and support student leadership initiatives.

5. Compliance &

- Governance

- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, RTE requirements, State/DoE norms and affiliating Board requirements.

- Keep the school updated on changes in educational regulations and ensure timely implementation.

- Ensure compliance related to staff, support staff, manpower and school operations.

- Oversee required audits and statutory processes.

- Coordinate with the School Board/Management and ensure timely reporting and implementation of decisions.

6. Branding &

- School Development

- Contribute actively to building the school's brand and reputation.

- Work closely with the marketing team on school visibility, admissions and branding initiatives.

- Support development and regular updation of school communication, website, brochures and school magazine.

- Build strong relationships with parents, the local community, educationists and other schools.

- Represent the school professionally in relevant forums and external engagements.

7. Budget &

- Resource Management

- Participate in preparation of the annual school budget in line with the school's vision and expansion plans.

- Monitor expenditure and ensure adherence to approved budgets.

- Review MIS and take corrective action wherever required.

- Work with the administrative and accounts teams for effective financial and resource management.

Key Skills &

- Competencies

- Strong academic and educational leadership

- School administration and operations

- Curriculum planning and implementation

- Staff management and mentoring

- Student achievement and learning outcomes

- Parent and stakeholder management

- Knowledge of school compliance and affiliation requirements

- Strategic planning and decision-making

- Communication and interpersonal skills

- Team building and people development

- Budget and resource management

- School branding and community engagement

- Ability to drive change and continuous improvement

📌 Principal For CBSE School at Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
🏢 The Gyanam School
📍 Chhatarpur