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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt High School, Sector-40a
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Jul 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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Govt High School, Sector-40a in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: Govt High School, Sector-40a in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a secondary setup, established 1982, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.2 LPA – ₹16.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt High School, Sector-40a instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Where exactly is Govt High School, Sector-40a located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt High School, Sector-40a
Key facts about Govt High School, Sector-40a
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARVEEN KUMAR MEHTA
- Affiliation #
- 2620064
Govt High School, Sector-40a is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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