Principal

Sumitra Devi Arya Sr. Sec. School· Est. 2006 · CBSE · Gurdaspur
₹8.1L – ₹17.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Sep
● posted 6 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

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

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 Gurdaspur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹17.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Gurdaspur

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹17.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sumitra Devi Arya Sr. Sec. School invites applications for a Principal in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sumitra Devi Arya Sr. Sec. School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹17.6 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sumitra Devi Arya Sr. Sec. School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Sumitra Devi Arya Sr. Sec. School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Gurdaspur · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Jyoti Bala
PRINCIPAL
1630893
AFFILIATION
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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