Principal

The Gurukul Nilokheri· Est. 2015 · CBSE · Karnal
₹13.0L – ₹21.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Aug
● posted 16 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Karnal.

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

Salary & benefits

₹13.0L – ₹21.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Karnal

₹13.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.0L – ₹21.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

The Gurukul Nilokheri in Karnal, Haryana is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. The Gurukul Nilokheri, established 2015, runs as a senior secondary campus in Karnal, Haryana — 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹13.0 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Gurukul Nilokheri instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
The Gurukul Nilokheri
CBSE · Senior Secondary · Karnal · Est. 2015 · 25:1 students per teacher
2015
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Karnal, Haryana
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