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Principal

₹9.4L – ₹16L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Ludhiana, Punjabfull-timePosted 27d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
G M T Public School
City
Ludhiana
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Ludhiana

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ludhiana — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.1L
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

Immediate opening: Principal at G M T Public School in Ludhiana, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. G M T Public School, established 1997, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ludhiana, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.4 LPA – ₹16.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by G M T Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Ludhiana.

What is the average Principal salary in Ludhiana?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Ludhiana. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

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About the school

G M T Public School

Key facts about G M T Public School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JASBIR KAUR BAL
Affiliation #
1630353
Address
JALLANDHAR BY PASS CHOWK LUDHIANA PUNJAB, Jallandhar By Pass, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141008

G M T Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Ludhiana, Punjab.

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