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Principal

₹7.5L – ₹18L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 27 Aug
Patiala, Punjabfull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Police DAV Public School
City
Patiala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Patiala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹12.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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

Police DAV Public School invites applications for a Principal in Patiala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Police DAV Public School, established 2003, runs as a senior secondary campus in Patiala, Punjab — 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. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹17.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Police DAV Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Police DAV Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

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 long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

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About the school

Police DAV Public School

Key facts about Police DAV Public School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Rajwant Singh
Affiliation #
1630496
Address
DADHERA, VPO-KALYAN, NABHA ROAD, PATIALA, PUNJAB, Dadhera, Patiala, Punjab, 147001

Police DAV Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Patiala, Punjab.

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