Principal

Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School· Est. 1985 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹10.3L – ₹15.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 13 Oct
● posted 19 Jun

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 handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.3L – ₹15.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹10.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.3L – ₹15.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School: a senior secondary institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹15.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School
CBSE · Chandigarh · Est. 1985
1985
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Shama Kukkal
PRINCIPAL
2630036
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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