Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt High School, Daria
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 47+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt High School, Daria in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. School profile: Govt High School, Daria in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a secondary setup, established 1979, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.8 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt High School, Daria. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt High School, Daria
Key facts about Govt High School, Daria
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUMAN
- Affiliation #
- 2620078
Govt High School, Daria is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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