Principal

Guru Dashmesh Academy· Est. 2002 · CBSE · Sri Muktsar Sahib
₹7.2L – ₹23.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Oct
● posted 1 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.2L – ₹23.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Sri Muktsar Sahib

₹7.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.2L – ₹23.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join Guru Dashmesh Academy in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Guru Dashmesh Academy in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Guru Dashmesh Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Guru Dashmesh Academy
CBSE · Sri Muktsar Sahib · Est. 2002
2002
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
GURPREET KAUR
PRINCIPAL
1630329
AFFILIATION
Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
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