Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Gurukul Senior Secondary School
- City
- Sonipat
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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Principal
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Gurukul Senior Secondary School in Sonipat, Haryana. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Gurukul Senior Secondary School, established 1915, runs as a senior secondary campus in Sonipat, Haryana — 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. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.3 LPA – ₹21.8 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Gurukul Senior Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Gurukul Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Gurukul Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1915
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Gurukul Senior Secondary School Matindu’s campus is spread over lush green salubrious area of 28 acres of land. It is situated on the bank of a canal with green fields all around. It is away from all kinds of pollutions and distractions that are prevalent in towns, cities or villages posing hindrances in imparting education. The learning takes place in peaceful and tranquil environs. It is about 7 Km from the nearby town of Kharkhoda , 20 Km from Sonepat and 26 Km from Rohtak.
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