Principal

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose
The Principal will provide strategic academic leadership and overall administrative management of the Pre-University College, ensuring high standards of teaching, student development, discipline, institutional compliance, and academic performance.

Key Responsibilities
Provide effective leadership for the academic and administrative functioning of the college.
Develop and implement the institution's academic vision, annual plans, policies, and performance goals.
Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes.
Lead, mentor, monitor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
Plan faculty workload, timetables, academic calendars, examinations, and co-curricular activities.
Monitor student attendance, discipline, academic progress, and overall well-being.
Build a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centric campus environment.
Ensure compliance with applicable PUC/Pre-University education regulations, board requirements, and institutional policies.
Maintain effective communication with parents, students, faculty, management, and external stakeholders.
Review academic results and implement corrective and improvement measures.
Oversee admissions, student retention, staff recruitment, and institutional development initiatives.
Manage college resources, facilities, laboratories, library, and other academic infrastructure effectively.
Organize staff meetings, parent interactions, orientations, seminars, and institutional events.
Promote innovation, technology-enabled learning, career guidance, and holistic student development.
Prepare and present academic, operational, and performance reports to the management.
Handle grievances and disciplinary matters fairly and professionally.
Represent the institution at relevant academic, regulatory, and community forums.
Qualifications
Master's degree from a recognized university.
Preference for candidates with qualifications in Education / Science / a relevant academic discipline.
Additional qualifications such as B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., or equivalent leadership credentials may be preferred, depending on institutional requirements.
Must meet applicable regulatory eligibility requirements for the relevant Pre-University board/state.

Experience
Typically 8-12+ years of relevant experience in teaching and academic administration, with substantial experience in a leadership role.
Experience as Vice Principal / Academic Coordinator / Head of Department / Principal in a PU or equivalent senior-secondary institution is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in improving academic results, faculty performance, student discipline, and institutional processes.

Preferred candidate profile

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