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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Akal Academy Chak Mander
- City
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Principal to join Akal Academy Chak Mander in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Akal Academy Chak Mander: a senior secondary institution in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.6 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Akal Academy Chak Mander. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What is the average Principal salary in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Akal Academy Chak Mander
Key facts about Akal Academy Chak Mander
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Moninderpal Kaur Sandhu
- Affiliation #
- 1631353
Akal Academy Chak Mander is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab.
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