Principal — Montessori Cambridge School, Defence Road, Pathankot

senior secondary · 2,228 students · Pathankot-3
₹11.2L – ₹26.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Oct
● posted 22 May

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in Pathankot, Punjab at Montessori Cambridge School, Defence Road. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Montessori Cambridge School, Defence Road in Pathankot, Punjab — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹26.6 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. Submit your application on this page and Montessori Cambridge School, Defence Road will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Working in a CBSE school

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

Career path

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  4. Principal
Montessori Cambridge School, Defence Road
CBSE · Pathankot
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Mrs Rashmi Ahluwalia
PRINCIPAL
1-12
GRADES
2228
STUDENTS
117
TEACHERS
Pathankot, Punjab
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