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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Lakshmi Devi Sahni School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Lakshmi Devi Sahni School requires a Principal in Gurdaspur, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Lakshmi Devi Sahni School in Gurdaspur, Punjab: a secondary institution, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹12.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Lakshmi Devi Sahni School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Lakshmi Devi Sahni School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Lakshmi Devi Sahni School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Lakshmi Devi Sahni School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- AMBIKA KHANNA
- Affiliation #
- 1631094
Lakshmi Devi Sahni School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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