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Principal

₹11L – ₹12L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 21 Jul 18 days left
Ludhiana, Punjabfull-timePosted 42d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shivalikwala Doon School
City
Ludhiana
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹12L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
21 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Ludhiana

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ludhiana — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.8L
per year
Typical
₹11.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Shivalikwala Doon School in Ludhiana, Punjab is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Shivalikwala Doon School: a senior secondary institution in Ludhiana, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹12.4 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 Shivalikwala Doon School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ludhiana), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

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.

What is the average Principal salary in Ludhiana?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Ludhiana 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.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Shivalikwala Doon School

Key facts about Shivalikwala Doon School

Key facts
Founded
1991
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DIMPLE RANI
Affiliation #
1630174
Address
PRATAP SINGH WALA HAMBRAN ROAD LUDHIANA PUNJAB, Pratap Singh Wala, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141001

Shivalikwala Doon School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Ludhiana, Punjab.

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