Principal

The Principal of the school is a member of Management. The Principal is primarily responsible for day to day smooth functioning of the school and for upkeep of the schools reputation. The Principals responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Academics

• Work as the head of the institution and look after all the activities relating to the school (Morning, Day and Afternoon sections)–academics, extracurricular, administrative and financial.
  
• Supervise teachers’ work so that it results in excellence in academics, co- curricular activities and holistic development of students.

• Oversee all activities related to the conducting of examinations.
  
• Allot subjects / classes to the teachers.

• Select text books to ensure that students get maximum benefit from the money spent.

• Hold meetings after fixing agendas and prepare action plans with specific responsibilities and target dates.
  
• Ensure that the Vice Principal, Head Mistress / Teacher In - charge and the teachers work in a coordinated manner for implementing the decisions and completing the syllabus.
  
• Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioural issues.

• Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials in order to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.

• Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Administrative

• Supervise administrative staff work so that the housekeeping is immaculate, toilets are spic and span, and all infrastructure facilities are maintained in excellent working condition.
• Look after the welfare of the students, staff and school as a whole.
• Be a resource person (ensure that nothing is missed out) and a role model for the team.
• Ensure that communication within the school and with external agencies is effective and the speed of response meets their expectations.
• Maintain discipline of teaching, administrative and service staff and students and inform the Management of any lapses.
• Interact with the CBSE / ICSE Board and comply with the Board’s requirements.
• Create strong links with the community at large.
• Oversee all activities related to the admission of students.
• Coordinate with the Principals, Vice Principals and Head Mistresses of the Ashok Hall Group of Schools.
• Conduct Performance Appraisal of the teachers and the office staff.
• When required participate in the interviews for appointment of teachers.
• When required participate in the interviews for appointment of teachers.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioural or learning problems.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Documenting/Recording Information- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  
  Financial
  
• Be an integral part in the preparation of the School Budget and take decisions within the policy and budgetary framework.
• Check and pass all bills of expenses.
• Checking of monthly financials.
• Checking of all registers like Asset/Issue/leave/attendance etc.
• Comply with the Internal Audit observations.