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Principal

at Gurukul Kurukshetra · Kurukshetra · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.1L – ₹21.7L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Kurukshetra, Haryanafull-timePosted 23d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Gurukul Kurukshetra
City
Kurukshetra
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.1L – ₹21.7L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kurukshetra

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kurukshetra — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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 do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Gurukul Kurukshetra in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Gurukul Kurukshetra: a senior secondary institution in Kurukshetra, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1912,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Gurukul Kurukshetra can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

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 is the average Principal salary in Kurukshetra?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Kurukshetra varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Can I negotiate the salary at Gurukul Kurukshetra?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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Gurukul Kurukshetra

Key facts about Gurukul Kurukshetra

Key facts
Founded
1912
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Near III Gate Kurukshetra, University Kurukshetra, Near III Gate Kurukshetra, University Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, Haryana, 132118

Founded in 1912 by Swami Shardhanand Ji with grand vision of inculcating Indian ethos and scientific temperament in the young minds, Gurukul Kurukshetra has been on mission mode ever since its inception to provide public school education from its sprawling 40 Acres campus to create safe, secure, happy and stimulating learning environment to instill honor, respect and compassion in each student and prepare him for success throughout his life.

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