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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Pathways World School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹23.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Pathways World School has opened applications for a Principal in Gurgaon, Haryana. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Pathways World School in Gurgaon, Haryana: a senior secondary institution, established 2003, — a IB-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹7.6 LPA – ₹23.1 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 here so Pathways World School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Pathways World School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Spread over 32 Acres campus, Consistently ranked as the #1 International Day cum Residential School in north India. Pathways World School, Gurgaon was the first school to be launched under the Pathways umbrella in the year 2003. Situated in the majestic Aravali foothills, It is a coed school with a boys-girls ratio of 57:43, having 54% faculty available on campus. The School offers flexible Day and Boarding options between Day School, Week, Fortnight, and Term Boarding. Provides Residential facilities based on the British independent boarding system which includes comfortable study bedrooms & common rooms, and catering of international standards. Entitled with ‘Designshare Award’ in 2003 for its aesthetic and purposeful infrastructure design and the ‘Best IT User Award in the education category in the country’ from NASSCOM. PWS has a separate Additional Academics support department that follows a software tools-based learning.
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