Principal

Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School· Est. 1981 · CBSE · Kapurthala
₹7.8L – ₹24.0LCBSEcontractOn-site7–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 30 Oct
● posted 8 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1981.

What you'll handle

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kapurthala.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.8L – ₹24.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kapurthala

₹7.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.8L – ₹24.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.0L / 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 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.
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Kapurthala · Est. 1981
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
RENU ARORA
PRINCIPAL
1631248
AFFILIATION
Kapurthala, Punjab
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