Principal

Gitanjali International School· Est. 2021 · CBSE · Ludhiana
₹8.0L – ₹21.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 29 Aug
● posted 27 Jun

Why apply

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 handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ludhiana.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.0L – ₹21.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ludhiana

₹8.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.0L – ₹21.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Gitanjali International School in Ludhiana, Punjab is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Gitanjali International School in Ludhiana, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 2021, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹21.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Gitanjali International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Gitanjali International School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Ludhiana · Est. 2021
2021
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
Sunaina Kapoor
PRINCIPAL
1631505
AFFILIATION
Ludhiana, Punjab
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