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Principal

₹7.8L – ₹9.3L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Kapurthala, Punjabfull-timePosted 33d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
S D Model Senior Secondary School
City
Kapurthala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹9.3L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kapurthala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹8.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹9.3L
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

S D Model Senior Secondary School requires a Principal in Kapurthala, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. S D Model Senior Secondary School in Kapurthala, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 1966, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.8 LPA – ₹9.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the S D Model Senior Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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 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 the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Kapurthala.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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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.

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About the school

S D Model Senior Secondary School

Key facts about S D Model Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KARANJIT SINGH
Affiliation #
1630132
Address
SULTANPUR LODHI DISTT. KAPURTHALA PUNJAB, Sultanpur Lodhi Distt., Kapurthala, Punjab, 144626

S D Model Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.

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