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Principal

at Government High School Gandhi Nagar · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.8L – ₹18L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Puducherry, PuducherrycontractPosted 21d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Government High School Gandhi Nagar
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹8.8L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.8L
per year
Typical
₹13L
per year
Senior / high
₹18L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 44+ years.
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Overview

Government High School Gandhi Nagar in Puducherry, Puducherry is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Government High School Gandhi Nagar in Puducherry, Puducherry is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.8 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Government High School Gandhi Nagar. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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.

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.

Can I negotiate the salary at Government High School Gandhi Nagar?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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.

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Government High School Gandhi Nagar

Key facts about Government High School Gandhi Nagar

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
R KALYANASUNDARAM
Affiliation #
2920133
Address
SCHOOL STREET, GANDHI NAGAR, THATTANCHAVADI, School Street, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605009

Government High School Gandhi Nagar is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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