Apeejay Education | Principal

Apeejay Education Society is looking for a Principal for Delhi NCR.
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About Us:
The Apeejay Education Society, established by the leading Industrial House of Apeejay Stya in the year 1967, has built a rich heritage of nearly four and half decades in the field of quality education through a family of 29 institutions, i.e. 13 schools and 16 institutions of higher learning, in various states of the country, along with the Apeejay Stya University – India’s first Liberal Arts University focused on Technology & Research.
All Apeejay institutions are guided by the vision of late Dr. Stya Paul, Founder President, Apeejay Education Society, of ‘value-based holistic education, focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning how to learn for life’ - a vision that is truly global, transcending the confines of state and country, and is drive by innovative techniques, progressive curricula and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment in the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University.
Summary of Job: Responsible for overall operations of the School both academically and administratively in conjunction with the Management. He /she’s to coordinate with Internal and External stakeholders to ensure that the school functions smoothly and efficiently.
Job Responsibilities :
To develop and deploy appropriate Strategies, Action Plans - Short Term and Long Term to take forward the CBSE School and build to a truly world class CBSE School.
To provide Leadership to build it to a strong scholastic and co-scholastic team along with administration to enhance the overall performance of the school.
Responsible for continuous assessment, benchmarking, innovation and implementation of appropriate processes to constantly improve.
Effectively meet set expectations on Revenue, Cost optimization and other finance related matters.
Effectively manage People, Infrastructure and other resources.
Enhance Brand Equity of the School and connect with Stakeholders, in regulatory compliant manner with a view to the future at all times.
Academics & Co-Curricular
Enhancing and enriching curriculum, pedagogies for CBSE for potential integration with entrance examinations in senior secondary.
Ensure delivery of academic and value added programs comprehensively within set parameters of quality, cost and timelines.
Ensure teaching, evaluation and assessments of students and Teachers at highest standards.
Ensure implementation of co-scholastic programs (e.g. art, physical education etc) as per mandated standards and procedures.
Ensure processes are implemented for envisaged results in respect of Human Learning, Inculcation of Values and character building, Career, Psychological counseling and taking care of children with special needs.
Administration
Execute with high standards the administrative duties of the Principal with regards to internal functioning and as an interface with external authorities and stakeholders.
To be In-charge of admissions, time table, allocation of duties, supervision of staff, ensuring facilities including Transportation, in accordance with mandates and managing infrastructure as per mandates prescribed by managing committee and Regulatory Bodies.
Networking, Coordination and Trouble shooting in liaison with Directorate of Education, CBSE, NCERT, etc.
Ensure discipline and maintain the standards of Conduct at all times.
Brand Building
Dealing with all critical issues pertaining to stakeholders including networking for Brand Building, Promotion and Sustenance.
Monitor appropriate communication mechanisms, including media relations for brand promotion.
Ensure safety, security and hygiene of students, teachers, and support staff in school precincts. Address management issues should there be a crisis/critical situation.
Sustainability
Undertake all aspects of sustainability – academics, co-curricular, financial, infrastructure, brand building, process improvements, people development and management, and connect with key constituents.
Setting goals, identifying benchmarks, priorities, resource allocation and budgets.
Develop, deploy and monitor action plans to achieve sustainability objectives with a focus on the future.
People Management and Development
Setting performance projections, standards and benchmarks for Institution and staff and monitoring the same.
Groom employees with potential for critical positions including for succession planning.
Train, Coach, Mentor to inculcate a learning environment for personal and professional growth in line with set objectives
Plan and supervise conduct of Teacher training, employee development and career progression programs.
Processes Improvement
Exercise decisions for improving academic and support processes including all activities covering Administration, Financials, Service offerings, Brand building, Stakeholder management, Regulatory management, Employee/ people management, creation of knowledge and documentation and connect with key constituents including conducting / coordinating meetings such as BOG etc.
Compliances
Ensure compliance to all regulatory, internal, statutory and legal mandates.
Organize all required meetings as mandated within time lines and ensure documentation and execution of action plans.
Ensure adherence to mandated norms, policies and code of conduct.
Supervise effective conduct of School Events / Functions as per Plans.
Self-Development
Develop comprehensive knowledge of the school education sector and developments taking place therein.
Keep abreast with activities related to best practices and intelligence about competing schools.
Participate in workshops/ conferences for development of leadership skills, coaching abilities, change management and execution skills as required.
Job Knowledge (Prerequisite)
Latest and updated knowledge on best practices, methodologies, taxonomy and developments at International level pertaining to academic administration.
Pedigree of experience in good CBSE schools.
Expert knowledge of CBSE regulatory, academic, affiliation and procedural issues.
Highly developed skills for capacity and capability building.
Have experience in creating new processes and implementing them effectively.
Skill Set :
Leadership Skills
Strategic Thinking
Conflict Management
Financial Skills
People’s Skills
Excellent Communication Skills (Both Written and Verbal) and Presentation Skills.
Commitment to Human Values
Brand promotion skills
Team player skills
IT skills
Education Qualification : (Regular )
Excellent academic track record. Regular B.Ed, Post Graduate in any Teaching subject with Professional degree in Education and preferably with good management acumen. Academic qualifications from globally reputed Institutions preferred.
Experience :
8 years in the rank of Principal in Schools of repute with student strength in the range of 1500-2000 students and above. Preferred age group 45-50 years. Experience of managing Global level Schools preferred.
CTC - not a constraint for the right candidate.

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