Principal

Cambridge International School· Est. 2019 · CBSE · Pathankot
₹11.1L – ₹21.5LCBSEcontractOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Oct
● posted 22 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2019.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Pathankot.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.1L – ₹21.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Pathankot

₹11.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.1L – ₹21.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Cambridge International School has opened applications for a Principal in Pathankot, Punjab. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Cambridge International School: a secondary institution in Pathankot, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2019,. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹21.5 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. Submit your application on this page and Cambridge International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Cambridge International School
CBSE · Pathankot · Est. 2019
2019
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
Vijay Singh
PRINCIPAL
1631355
AFFILIATION
Pathankot, Punjab
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