Principal

Principal, Aga Khan School, Chitravad, Gujarat

Aga Khan Education Services, India

The Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKESI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced education professional for the position of School Principal at a Gujarat State Board school.

Established in June 2003,
Aga Khan School, Chitravad (AKSC),
located near the Gir region in Gujarat, operates under the flagship of the Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKESI). The school serves students from over 40 villages, offering classes from Nursery to Grade 12 under the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) curriculum. With modern infrastructure, dedicated teachers, and strong community collaboration, AKSC provides quality education focused on academic excellence and holistic development.

The Duties and responsibilities of the positions are:

Academic Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behaviour.
• Establish curriculum framework and guidelines in collaboration with the Vice Principal and teachers in accordance with recommendations from the Office of the Head of Academics.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of the academic planning document for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences based on student needs consistent with the school's philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals and supervise the formative and summative student assessment system.
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluate lesson plans and observe classes (teaching) periodically to encourage the use of a variety of pedagogical strategies and teaching – learning material drawing from research on child growth, development and knowledge on how children learn.
• Lead professional development programs for staff and encourage instructors to attend regional conferences to maintain the best academic programs.
• Oversee and improve instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and organized learning environment.
• Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment,

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

• Serve as a role model for students, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and encouraging all teachers to do the same.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behaviour and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel.
• Establish appropriate and periodic channels of communication with all stakeholders for smooth functioning of the school.
• Provide periodic feedback on student progress and behaviour to parents.
• Co-chair School Committee / student council / PTA as required by the relevant Governing bodies.
• Work collaboratively with other principals in the AKES, India network and members of the central office staff on school related planning and implementation.
• Ensure that open, easy to understand and consistent two-way communication (written and verbal) exists among all members of school community

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the smooth functioning of the school, informed by the philosophy, mission, values and goals of AKES, India.
• Review existing policies and procedures periodically and modify to respond to the changing expectations and opportunities for the school and learning needs of children
• Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, material and equipment.
• Establish procedures that create and maintain safe, attractive, organized, functional, healthy and clean facilities, with proper attention to visual and acoustic aspects along with maintaining appropriate temperature.
• Establish procedures for integrity and safe storage of all public and confidential school records. Maintain updated records and reports as required by the relevant Governing bodies (School Management, Affiliating boards, and Statutory board such as Education Department).
• Communicate with the Central Office regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
• Ensure confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory (Department of Education prescribed) and Regulatory (affiliating board prescribed) requirements including laws, board policies and civil regulations.
• Supervise in a fair and consistent manner, effective discipline systems such as attendance policy, dress code.
• Prepare and submit the school's budgetary requests and monitor expenditure of funds.
• Take financial and budgetary decisions responsibly with clear understanding of the guidelines
• Keep the Line Manager(s) at the Central office informed of the school's activities and issues.
• Evaluate academic and non-academic staff for professional development and appraisals.
• Keep the Management advised of employees not meeting their terms of employment. Initiate appropriate action in such cases as per organization policy.
• Supervise building maintenance, security, food services, personnel management, office operations, financial and accounting functions, library and counselling activities, and emergency procedures in order to meet Statutory requirements of relevant Governing bodies.
• Use technology effectively for data collection, management and analysis for efficiency of administration
• Participate in recruitment, training and other employment related activities for academic and non-academic staff.
• Seek ideas for improvement of the school and collaborate with staff, students and parents to provide quality education and assist them in their academic and professional goals.

Education, Experience and Skills required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role (Principal/ Vice Principal) in a K-12 school with 15 years of teaching experience.
• Understanding of the statutory requirements of any state education department and regulatory requirements of a National Board
• Experience in curriculum delivery and academic planning including design and management of school timetable
• Experience in positive communication with parents and other stakeholders
• Qualifications
• Post Graduation in any subject Discipline, and B. Ed from a recognized University

This is a local posting only. Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India.

Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre by

Closing date
30 November 2025