Principal

Sacred Heart SR SEC School· Est. 1968 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹11.3L – ₹25.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Nov
● posted 4 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

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.3L – ₹25.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹11.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.3L – ₹25.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sacred Heart SR SEC School is recruiting a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About Sacred Heart SR SEC School: a senior secondary institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1968,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.3 LPA – ₹25.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sacred Heart SR SEC School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Sacred Heart SR SEC School
CBSE · Chandigarh · Est. 1968
1968
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VENITA JOSEPH
PRINCIPAL
2630005
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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