Principal

₹8.1L – ₹14.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 24 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Patiala.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹14.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patiala

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹14.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School invites applications for a Principal in Patiala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School is a senior secondary school in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.1 LPA – ₹14.4 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Patiala
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
278
STUDENTS
Patiala, Punjab
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