Principal

₹12.6L – ₹23.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 26 Oct
● posted 22 May

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

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Gurdaspur.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.6L – ₹23.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Gurdaspur

₹12.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.6L – ₹23.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Baba Farid International School Darapur in Gurdaspur, Punjab is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Baba Farid International School Darapur runs as a senior secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.6 LPA – ₹23.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Baba Farid International School Darapur. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Baba Farid International School Darapur
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Gurdaspur
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-10
GRADES
197
STUDENTS
1
TEACHERS
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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