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Principal

₹12L – ₹19L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 4 Sept
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Lord Mahavira Academy
City
Saharanpur
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Sept 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Saharanpur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Saharanpur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹15.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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

Lord Mahavira Academy is hiring a Principal in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Lord Mahavira Academy in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1974, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.8 LPA – ₹18.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Lord Mahavira Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average Principal salary in Saharanpur?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Saharanpur varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Lord Mahavira Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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About the school

Lord Mahavira Academy

Key facts about Lord Mahavira Academy

Key facts
Founded
1974
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PRIYA JAIN
Affiliation #
2130114
Address
CHILKANA ROAD SAHARANPUR UTTAR PRADESH, Chilkana Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 247001

Lord Mahavira Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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