Principal

DAV Centenary Public School· Est. 1986 · CBSE · Patiala
₹7.2L – ₹23.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 27 Oct
● posted 25 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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

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 Patiala.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.2L – ₹23.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patiala

₹7.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.2L – ₹23.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at DAV Centenary Public School in Patiala, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. DAV Centenary Public School in Patiala, Punjab functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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 (₹7.2 LPA – ₹23.2 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by DAV Centenary Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
DAV Centenary Public School
CBSE · Patiala · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Hindi
MEDIUM
SANJAY KUMAR
PRINCIPAL
1630119
AFFILIATION
Patiala, Punjab
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