Principal
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Oliver Public School
- City
- Kapurthala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kapurthala
Principal salary in Kapurthala — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Principal
at Oliver Public School
Contact the school directly using the details below.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
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.
Job description
Overview
Oliver Public School in Kapurthala, Punjab is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Oliver Public School, established 2002, is a secondary campus in Kapurthala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.6 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Oliver Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Oliver Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Oliver Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Oliver Public School
Key facts about Oliver Public School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- NIDHI SANGOTRA
- Affiliation #
- 1630310
Oliver Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.
See all school jobs →Working at Oliver Public School
Where this school is
Principal interview in Kapurthala? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.