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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kapurthala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 45+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School invites applications for a Principal in Kapurthala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School in Kapurthala, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1981, — 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. 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. 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 (₹7.8 LPA – ₹24.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1981
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RENU ARORA
- Affiliation #
- 1631248
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.
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