GEMS International School is hiring a Principal — GEMS International School in Gurgaon
GEMS International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — GEMS International School
- School
- GEMS International School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 13–17 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
GEMS International School (Gurgaon, Haryana) is inviting applications for a Principal — GEMS International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 16+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
GEMS International School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: GEMS International School is a CBSE Day School in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Principal — GEMS International School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the salary for this Principal — GEMS International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
About GEMS International School
GEMS International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
GEMS International School is a CBSE Day School in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon.
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