Principal

D A V Centenary Public School· Est. 1987 · CBSE · Ludhiana
₹8.9L – ₹24.5LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Sep
● posted 19 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1987.

What you'll handle

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

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ludhiana.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹24.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ludhiana

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹24.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join D A V Centenary Public School in Ludhiana, Punjab. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. D A V Centenary Public School in Ludhiana, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.9 LPA – ₹24.5 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at D A V Centenary Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
D A V Centenary Public School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Ludhiana · Est. 1987
1987
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VED VRAT PLAH
PRINCIPAL
1630114
AFFILIATION
Ludhiana, Punjab
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