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Principal

₹9.9L – ₹23L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Sangrur, Punjabfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Akal Academy
City
Sangrur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Sangrur — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.9L
per year
Typical
₹16.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Akal Academy in Sangrur, Punjab is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Akal Academy in Sangrur, Punjab functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.9 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Akal Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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About the school

Akal Academy

Key facts about Akal Academy

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Neena Sharma
Affiliation #
1630231
Address
V&PO CHEEMA TEH SUNAM DISTT SANGRUR PUNJAB, V&po Cheema Sunam, Sangrur, Punjab, 148029

Akal Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Sangrur, Punjab.

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