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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya
- City
- Kurukshetra
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹10.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya is hiring a Principal in Kurukshetra, Haryana. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya in Kurukshetra, Haryana operates as a senior secondary school, established 1973, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.5 LPA – ₹10.4 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 here so Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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Key facts about Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1973
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Founded on 21st Jan. 1973 by reverend Madhav Sadashiv Rao Golvalkar and run by Vidya Bharti, an all India educational organisation which runs more than 24,000 schools, Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya aims at providing quality education based on Indian moral values to the students. Besides having made manifold progress since its inception, the school enjoys the reputation of being a prestigious institution in North India.
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