Principal

₹10.6L – ₹11.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Aug
● posted 26 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Jalandhar.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.6L – ₹11.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Jalandhar

₹10.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.6L – ₹11.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Innocent Hearts School, Cantt-Jandiala Road invites applications for a Principal in Jalandhar, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Innocent Hearts School, Cantt-Jandiala Road in Jalandhar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.6 LPA – ₹11.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Innocent Hearts School, Cantt-Jandiala Road instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Innocent Hearts School, Cantt-Jandiala Road
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Jalandhar
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-10
GRADES
475
STUDENTS
Jalandhar, Punjab
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