Principal

₹7.9L – ₹11.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 20 Sep
● posted 18 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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 Amritsar.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.9L – ₹11.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Amritsar

₹7.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.9L – ₹11.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Saraswati Vidhya Niketan Primary School,Amritsar Cantt in Amritsar, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Saraswati Vidhya Niketan Primary School,Amritsar Cantt is a senior secondary campus in Amritsar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.9 LPA – ₹11.6 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Saraswati Vidhya Niketan Primary School,Amritsar Cantt reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Saraswati Vidhya Niketan Primary School,Amritsar Cantt
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Amritsar
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-5
GRADES
40
STUDENTS
8
TEACHERS
Amritsar, Punjab
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