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Principal

₹9.6L – ₹17L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Ludhiana, Punjabfull-timePosted 41d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Howard Lane Senior School
City
Ludhiana
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ludhiana — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹13.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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

Applications are open for a Principal at Howard Lane Senior School in Ludhiana, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Howard Lane Senior School: a senior secondary institution in Ludhiana, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹16.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Howard Lane Senior School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Where exactly is Howard Lane Senior School located?

The school is in Ludhiana, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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 the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

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.

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About the school

Howard Lane Senior School

Key facts about Howard Lane Senior School

Key facts
Founded
1985
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DEEPAK CHOPRA
Affiliation #
1630952
Address
RAHON ROAD, MACHHIWARA SAMRALA LUDHIANA, Rahon Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141115

Howard Lane Senior School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Ludhiana, Punjab.

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