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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School is hiring a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹10.3 LPA – ₹12.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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 is the average Principal salary in Chandigarh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Chandigarh 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 there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School
Key facts about Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- HARPREET KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 2630042
Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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