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Principal

₹9.6L – ₹14L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Gurdaspur, Punjabfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Modern Sandeepni School
City
Gurdaspur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Gurdaspur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹11.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.8L
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

Modern Sandeepni School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Modern Sandeepni School, established 1997, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹13.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Modern Sandeepni School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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 is the average Principal salary in Gurdaspur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Gurdaspur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Gurdaspur.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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About the school

Modern Sandeepni School

Key facts about Modern Sandeepni School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NEERAJ MOHAN PURI
Affiliation #
1630194
Address
PO MAMOON PATHANKOT DALHOUSIE HIGHWAY PATHANKOT PUNJAB, Mamoon Pathankot Dalhousie, Gurdaspur, Punjab, 145001

Modern Sandeepni School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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