Principal
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Heeralal Yadav Public School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Lucknow
Principal salary in Lucknow — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Principal
at Heeralal Yadav Public School
Contact the school directly using the details below.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
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
Join Heeralal Yadav Public School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Heeralal Yadav Public School: a senior secondary institution in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.1 LPA – ₹14.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Heeralal Yadav Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Where exactly is Heeralal Yadav Public School located?
The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Heeralal Yadav Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Heeralal Yadav Public School
Key facts about Heeralal Yadav Public School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NEETU RASTOGI
- Affiliation #
- 2134150
Heeralal Yadav Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
See all school jobs →Working at Heeralal Yadav Public School
Where this school is
Interview questions & answers for Principal
Common questions Indian schools ask for Principal roles in Lucknow (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Principal band in Lucknow (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
2. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. Why do you want to work at Heeralal Yadav Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Lucknow campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. How should I prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".