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Principal

₹13L – ₹18L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 2 Aug
Chandigarh, ChandigarhcontractPosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Role
Principal
School
St. Peter's School
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹18L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 41+ years.
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Overview

St. Peter's School invites applications for a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Peter's School, established 1985, is a senior secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Peter's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

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.

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St. Peter's School

Key facts about St. Peter's School

Key facts
Founded
1985
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Ruchi Datta
Affiliation #
2630043
Address
SECTOR 37-B, CHANDIGARH, Sector 37-b, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160036

St. Peter's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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