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Principal

₹8.4L – ₹14L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Sonipat, Haryanafull-timePosted 29d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan
City
Sonipat
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.4L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Sonipat — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.4L
per year
Typical
₹11.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan invites applications for a Principal in Sonipat, Haryana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan in Sonipat, Haryana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1995,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 (₹8.4 LPA – ₹14.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

What is the average Principal salary in Sonipat?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Sonipat 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 questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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About the school

Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan

Key facts about Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SATYADEV
Affiliation #
530803
Address
KHANDA, SONEPAT, Khanda, Sonipat, Haryana, 131001

Shambhu Dayal Shiksha Sadan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Sonipat, Haryana.

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