Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt Model High School, Sector 42
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Principal
at Govt Model High School, Sector 42
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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 Model High School, Sector 42 is looking for a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Govt Model High School, Sector 42 in Chandigarh, Chandigarh operates as a secondary school, established 1991, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹10.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt Model High School, Sector 42. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Model High School, Sector 42
Key facts about Govt Model High School, Sector 42
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- NAVDEEP KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 2620075
Govt Model High School, Sector 42 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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