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Principal

₹9.8L – ₹13L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Gurugram, HaryanacontractPosted 18d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sherwood Convent School
City
Gurugram
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹13L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Gurugram

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Gurugram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹11.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 33+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Sherwood Convent School in Gurugram, Haryana. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Sherwood Convent School in Gurugram, Haryana functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹12.8 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sherwood Convent School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

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

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Gurugram.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Who fits

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About the school

Sherwood Convent School

Key facts about Sherwood Convent School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
HEBRON LARRUNA PETERS
Affiliation #
530205
Address
DLF QUTAB ENCLAVE PHASE II GURGAON HARYANA, Dlf Qutab Enclave, Gurugram, Haryana, 122001

Sherwood Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Gurugram, Haryana.

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