Principal(Preferred Female)

**Roles & Responsibilities of the Principal (Cambridge School - 2000+ Students)** **1. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Management**
- Lead the **planning, execution, and monitoring** of the **Cambridge Curriculum (Primary to A Levels)** across all levels (CAIE: Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Levels).
- Ensure teaching practices align with the **Cambridge Pedagogical Approach** emphasizing inquiry-based, reflective, and student-centered learning.
- Drive academic excellence through continuous curriculum enhancement, Cambridge-aligned assessments, and lesson plan audits.
- Oversee curriculum mapping across departments, vertical alignment, and integration of **Cambridge learner attributes**.
- Ensure timely registration, administration, and reporting of **Checkpoint, IGCSE, and AS/A-Level exams**.

**2. Staff Management & Professional Development**
- Manage a large academic team including Heads of Departments, Coordinators, Teachers, and Admin staff (typically 150+ staff).
- Develop and implement an annual **Professional Development Plan**, focusing on Cambridge training and global best practices.
- Conduct structured teacher observations, feedback cycles, and mentorship programmes.
- Attract and retain high-quality faculty by promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and academic integrity.
- Promote **leadership development pathways** within the staff to ensure internal succession planning.

**3. Operational Oversight & Administration**
- Oversee day-to-day operations of a large-scale school campus including academics, administration, transport, safety, and maintenance.
- Ensure **optimal resource allocation** (labs, classrooms, staff rooms, AV rooms, etc.) across all grades and streams.
- Implement efficient systems (possibly ERP-based) for attendance, reporting, time-tabling, inventory, and HR.
- Work closely with the **Board of Trustees/Directors** to develop and achieve long-term institutional goals.

**4. Strategic Vision & Institutional Growth**
- Drive the school’s vision to position itself as a **leading Cambridge institution** locally and globally.
- Innovate academic offerings with global relevance - e.g., **Global Perspectives**, extended research projects, international collaborations.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to academics, staff development, admissions, and student success.
- Identify and develop new departments, branches, or verticals based on school expansion and demographic needs.

**5. Data-Driven Decision Making**
- Analyze academic performance data across 2000+ students to identify gaps, interventions, and enrichment strategies.
- Conduct annual reviews of department performance, student outcomes, and staff appraisals.
- Use data to guide planning of remedial programmes, parent engagement, and school improvement plans.

**6. Parent & Community Engagement**
- Establish strong communication channels with parents through newsletters, PTMs, parent portals, and orientation programmes.
- Represent the school at **Cambridge School Conferences**, regional networks, and academic forums.
- Address and resolve parent concerns swiftly and effectively, especially in a high-volume, diverse school community.
- Promote alumni relations and community involvement in school initiatives.

**7. Cambridge Compliance & Global Standards**
- Ensure the school adheres to all **CAIE policies**, updates, and inspection requirements.
- Maintain an active profile within the **Cambridge Schools Network**.
- Prepare for and lead **Cambridge accreditation/inspection visits** and ensure documentation and standards are in place.

**8. Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding**
- Ensure effective implementation of **child protection, wellbeing, and inclusion policies**.
- Promote co-curricular and pastoral programmes that support the development of **confident, well-rounded global citizens**.
- Implement anti-bullying initiatives, career guidance, mental health support, and life skills training.

**9. Crisis Management & Leadership**
- Act as the chief crisis coordinator for the school—prepared for health emergencies, student safety, and policy compliance.
- Train senior leadership and coordinators in **risk management**, **safeguarding**, and **emergency response protocols**.
- Maintain positive morale and clear communication during challenges, transitions, or restructuring.

**10. Innovation & Future Readiness**
- Integrate **21st-century learning tools**, STEAM education, AI, and sustainability into the academic and activity calendar.
- Promote **global citizenship education** and cross-cultural understanding among students.
- Guide students toward **top global universities**, including support for admissions, portfolio development, and references.

Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹170,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gowdavalli, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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