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Principal

₹8.6L – ₹21L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 1 Sept
Pathankot, Punjabfull-timePosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dr Mcm D A V Public School
City
Pathankot
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.6L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Sept 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pathankot — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.6L
per year
Typical
₹15.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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

Applications are open for a Principal at Dr Mcm D A V Public School in Pathankot, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Dr Mcm D A V Public School: a senior secondary institution in Pathankot, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Dr Mcm D A V Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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About the school

Dr Mcm D A V Public School

Key facts about Dr Mcm D A V Public School

Key facts
Founded
1987
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
BHAWNA SETH
Affiliation #
1630075
Address
MISSION ROAD PATHANKOT PUNJAB, Mission Road, Pathankot, Punjab, 145001

Dr Mcm D A V Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Pathankot, Punjab.

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