Principal

Guru Teg Bahadur Public School· Est. 1986 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹8.9L – ₹18.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Sep
● posted 3 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹18.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹18.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Guru Teg Bahadur Public School has opened applications for a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Guru Teg Bahadur Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.9 LPA – ₹18.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Guru Teg Bahadur Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Guru Teg Bahadur Public School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
HARDEEP SINGH
PRINCIPAL
2630055
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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