Principal

Mount Carmel School· Est. 1987 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹7.7L – ₹23.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Sep
● posted 29 May

Why apply

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 handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

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

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chandigarh.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹23.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹23.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Mount Carmel School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Mount Carmel School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.7 LPA – ₹23.6 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. Submit your application on this page and Mount Carmel School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Mount Carmel School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1987
1987
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PARVEENA JOHN SINGH
PRINCIPAL
2630051
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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