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Principal

₹10L – ₹21L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Gurdaspur, Punjabfull-timePosted 26d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sri Guru Harkishan Public School
City
Gurdaspur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Gurdaspur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.0L
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.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sri Guru Harkishan Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Sri Guru Harkishan Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.1 LPA – ₹21.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sri Guru Harkishan Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

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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.

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 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.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

What is the average Principal salary in Gurdaspur?

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

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About the school

Sri Guru Harkishan Public School

Key facts about Sri Guru Harkishan Public School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RACHNA AHUJA
Affiliation #
1630161
Address
PATHONKOT PUNJAB, Pathonkot, Gurdaspur, Punjab, 145001

Sri Guru Harkishan Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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