Principal

₹7.2L – ₹14.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Aug
● posted 12 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
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 Patiala.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.2L – ₹14.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patiala

₹7.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.2L – ₹14.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Dasmesh Khalsa Public School in Patiala, Punjab as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Dasmesh Khalsa Public School in Patiala, Punjab: a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.2 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Dasmesh Khalsa Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Dasmesh Khalsa Public School
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Patiala
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-12
GRADES
57
STUDENTS
1
TEACHERS
Patiala, Punjab
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