Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Guru Hargobind Public School
- City
- Kapurthala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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- 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
Applications are open for a Principal at Guru Hargobind Public School in Kapurthala, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Guru Hargobind Public School, established 1979, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kapurthala, Punjab — 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. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹17.8 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Guru Hargobind Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Guru Hargobind Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Guru Hargobind Public School
Key facts about Guru Hargobind Public School
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PALWINDER KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1631062
Guru Hargobind Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.
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