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Principal

₹9.6L – ₹24L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Lucknow, Uttar PradeshcontractPosted 15d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹24L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Lucknow

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Lucknow — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹17.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 17+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.6 LPA – ₹24.4 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

What is the average Principal salary in Lucknow?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Lucknow varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy

Key facts about Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
RASHMI SINGH
Affiliation #
2132338
Address
RUDHAI, AIR FORCE STATION ROAD, BAKSHI KA TALAB, Rudhai, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007

Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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