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Principal

₹8.3L – ₹11L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Amritsar, PunjabcontractPosted 29d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Modern High School
City
Amritsar
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹11L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Amritsar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹9.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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21 days left

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 51+ years.
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Job description

Overview

Modern High School in Amritsar, Punjab is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About the institution: Modern High School in Amritsar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 1975, — 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.3 LPA – ₹11.4 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 Modern High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

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.

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.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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About the school

Modern High School

Key facts about Modern High School

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
GURPREET SINGH
Affiliation #
1630550
Address
MATA KAULAN MARG,THE MALL , AMRITSAR, Mata Kaulan Marg, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001

Modern High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Amritsar, Punjab.

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