Principal

Stepping Stones SEC School· Est. 1984 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹12.7L – ₹24.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Sep
● posted 13 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

·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

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 Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.7L – ₹24.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹12.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.7L – ₹24.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Stepping Stones SEC School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Stepping Stones SEC School, established 1984, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹24.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Stepping Stones SEC School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Stepping Stones SEC School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1984
1984
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Anu Kumar
PRINCIPAL
2630052
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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