Gurgaon: Principal — The Sixth Element School Job at The Sixth Element School
The Sixth Element SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — The Sixth Element School
- School
- The Sixth Element School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹26L – ₹34L per year
- Experience
- 18–21 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Sixth Element School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — The Sixth Element School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The Sixth Element School, a Cambridge school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: The Sixth Element School is a Cambridge Day School in South City I, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Principal — The Sixth Element School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
Where exactly is The Sixth Element School located?
The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About The Sixth Element School
The Sixth Element School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2005, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
The Sixth Element School is a Cambridge Day School in South City I, Gurgaon.
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