Principal — Ajanta Public School, Amritsar

Est. 1984
₹65,500–1,57,000 /month(₹7.9L–18.8L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 23 Oct
● posted 19 May
Experience
5–8 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Ajanta Public School is recruiting a Principal in Amritsar, Punjab. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Ajanta Public School, established 1984, is a senior secondary campus in Amritsar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.9 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Ajanta Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Amritsar.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Ajanta Public School
CBSE · Amritsar · Est. 1984
1984
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PRASHANT MEHRA
PRINCIPAL
1630064
AFFILIATION
Amritsar, Punjab
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Ajanta Public School lists ₹65,500–1,57,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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