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Principal

₹8.6L – ₹24L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Jalandhar, Punjabfull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Delhi Public School
City
Jalandhar
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.6L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Jalandhar

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Jalandhar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.6L
per year
Typical
₹16.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.9L
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

Delhi Public School requires a Principal in Jalandhar, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Delhi Public School in Jalandhar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹23.9 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Delhi Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What is the average Principal salary in Jalandhar?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Jalandhar varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

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About the school

Delhi Public School

Key facts about Delhi Public School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RITU KAUL
Affiliation #
1630269
Address
G T ROAD VPO DHAHOWALI JALANDHAR CANTT PUNJAB, G T Road, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144010

Delhi Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Jalandhar, Punjab.

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