Principal

Guru Nanak Khalsa SR SEC School· Est. 1965 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹8.9L – ₹10.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Sep
● posted 6 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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹10.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹10.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Guru Nanak Khalsa SR SEC School invites applications for a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Guru Nanak Khalsa SR SEC School, established 1965, 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. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹8.9 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Guru Nanak Khalsa SR SEC School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Guru Nanak Khalsa SR SEC School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1965
1965
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
Ramanjeet Kaur
PRINCIPAL
2630003
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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