Principal

S M S Public School· Est. 1985 · CBSE · Ambala
₹7.5L – ₹13.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Aug
● posted 17 Jun

Why apply

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 handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ambala.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.5L – ₹13.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ambala

₹7.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.5L – ₹13.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in Ambala, Haryana at S M S Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. S M S Public School in Ambala, Haryana operates as a senior secondary school, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.5 LPA – ₹13.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the S M S Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
S M S Public School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Ambala · Est. 1985
1985
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VARINDER KAUR
PRINCIPAL
530123
AFFILIATION
Ambala, Haryana
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