Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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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 42+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect is hiring a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect, established 1984, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.5 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Where exactly is Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Chandigarh.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect
Key facts about Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ASHA RANI
- Affiliation #
- 2620038
Govt SR SEC School, New Building Sect is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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