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Principal

at Pine Wood School · Saharanpur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹19L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 6 Sept
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Pine Wood School
City
Saharanpur
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
6 Sept 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Saharanpur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.6L
per year
Typical
₹15.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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

Join Pine Wood School in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Pine Wood School, established 1966, runs as a senior secondary campus in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh — 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. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.6 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Pine Wood School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Can I negotiate the salary at Pine Wood School?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

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.

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About the school

Pine Wood School

Key facts about Pine Wood School

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANJEEV JAIN
Affiliation #
2130712
Address
VILLAGE CHUNHETI DELHI ROAD SAHARANPUR UP, Chunheti Delhi Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 247001

Pine Wood School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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