Principal

Dalhousie Public School· Est. 1970 · CBSE · Dalhousie
₹10.0L – ₹13.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Sep
● 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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Dalhousie.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.0L – ₹13.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dalhousie

₹10.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.0L – ₹13.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dalhousie Public School is hiring a Principal in Dalhousie, Punjab. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Dalhousie Public School in Dalhousie, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1970,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.0 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Dalhousie Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Dalhousie Public School
CBSE · Dalhousie · Est. 1970 · 30:1 students per teacher
1970
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR G S DHILLON
PRINCIPAL
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Punjabi
LANGUAGES
Dalhousie, Punjab
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