Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sacred Heart Convent School
- City
- Barnala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sacred Heart Convent School in Barnala, Punjab is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Sacred Heart Convent School in Barnala, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1996, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.1 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sacred Heart Convent School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Principal salary in Barnala?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Barnala. 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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Sacred Heart Convent School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sacred Heart Convent School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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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.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sacred Heart Convent School
Key facts about Sacred Heart Convent School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANILA JOSHI
- Affiliation #
- 1630200
Sacred Heart Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Barnala, Punjab.
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