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Principal

₹8.2L – ₹23L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 15 Jul 12 days left
Gurdaspur, Punjabfull-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dalhousie Public School
City
Gurdaspur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.2L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
15 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.2L
per year
Typical
₹15.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Dalhousie Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Dalhousie Public School, established 1993, is a senior secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.2 LPA – ₹23.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Dalhousie Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Gurdaspur.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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About the school

Dalhousie Public School

Key facts about Dalhousie Public School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Satish Kumar
Affiliation #
1630128
Address
BADHANI VAI PATHANKOT, GURDASPUR, PUNJAB, Badhani Vai Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Punjab, 154001

Dalhousie Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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