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Principal

₹8.4L – ₹17L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 26 Jul 23 days left
Indore, Madhya Pradeshfull-timePosted 36d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Queens' College
City
Indore
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.4L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
26 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Indore

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Indore — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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23 days left

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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

Immediate opening: Principal at Queens' College in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Queens' College, established 1995, runs as a senior secondary campus in Indore, Madhya 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. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.4 LPA – ₹16.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Queens' College reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

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.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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What is the average Principal salary in Indore?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Indore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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About the school

Queens' College

Key facts about Queens' College

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
GEETHA SOMASEKHARAN
Affiliation #
1030104
Address
POST KASTURBAGRAM KHANDWA ROAD INDORE MADHYA PRADESH, Post Kasturbagram Khandwa, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452017

Queens' College is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

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