Principal

JOB TITLE

Principal Banyan Tree Schools, Chandigarh

JOB TYPE

Full-time

LOCATION

Chandigarh, India (On-site)

SENIORITY LEVEL

Senior Leadership

INDUSTRY

Primary and Secondary, Senior Secondary Education

FUNCTION

Academic Leadership & School Management

ABOUT BANYAN TREE SCHOOLS

Banyan Tree Schools is a premium K-12 school group with campuses in New Delhi,Jaipur, Chandigarh, Jagdishpur and Bhopal. We are building institutions of lasting reputation known for academic rigour, strong values, and the holistic development of every child in our care. Our guiding principle, In Pursuit of Excellence, reflects the standard we hold ourselves to across every aspect of school life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Principal is the senior-most leader on campus and the face of Banyan Tree Schools in Chandigarh. Reporting directly to the Management Committee of the school, this individual is responsible for the academic vision, operational excellence, community engagement, and overall reputation of the campus.

This is a role for a leader who is equally at home in the boardroom and the classroom someone who understands that great schools are built on great culture, and that culture begins at the top.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership

Set and sustain high academic standards across all grades and subjects

Drive a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning

Conduct formal classroom observations of every teacher a minimum of twice per academic year, with structured written feedback and follow-up

Work in close coordination with the Head of Teaching & Learning to ensure curriculum delivery, assessment quality, and staff development

Admissions & Enrolment

Provide strategic oversight of the admissions function

Own and drive annual enrolment targets for the campus

Actively participate in parent engagement, campus visits, and community outreach to strengthen the school's pipeline

External Liaison & Representation

Serve as the primary representative of the school in all external engagements

Build and maintain productive relationships with CBSE, the district education office, and relevant civic and government bodies

Protect and enhance the school's reputation in the wider community

Governance & Parent Engagement

Manage the School Management Committee (SMC) in full compliance with statutory requirements

Lead the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and foster a culture of open, constructive parent engagement

Ensure all governance obligations are met without exception

Staff Leadership & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of educators and administrators

Build a campus culture defined by accountability, collaboration, and pride in the institution

Address performance and conduct matters with fairness and decisiveness

Operations & Compliance

Ensure the campus meets all CBSE affiliation requirements and regulatory standards

Maintain infrastructure, safety, and operational systems to the highest standard

Submit monthly performance reports to the President covering academics, admissions, staff, and operations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in school leadership, with at least 5 years as a Principal.

Proven track record of academic improvement and institutional growth

Deep familiarity with the CBSE framework and its regulatory requirements

Postgraduate degree in Education or a relevant discipline; B.Ed. mandatory

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and community engagement skills

A leader of high integrity who leads by example and builds trust at every level of the organisation

A genuine and abiding belief in the transformative power of quality education

Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or write directly to director@banyantree,in with their curriculum vitae and a brief note on their philosophy of school leadership.