Principal — Cambridge School Opening — Cambridge School, Delhi
Cambridge SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Cambridge School
- School
- Cambridge School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Cambridge School, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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 Cambridge School was founded on April 7, 1931 in a small apartment on Kutub Road, Delhi. It quickly moved to 21 daryaganj, and as it grew, it moved to 2 daryaganj. In the 1940s, it became one of the leading schools in the city. In 1950, a boarding school named Shishu Niketan was established in Mussoorie and later moved to Dehra Dun under the name of Raja Rammohan Roy Academy. The Delhi Cambridge School-so named because it was the first school to send students to take the advanced Cambridge exam-has its own campus in Srinivaspri. The cornerstone of this building was designed by the famous architect Cyrus Jhabvala, and the foundation stone was laid in 1961 by the Vice President of India, Dr. Anderson. Laid by S. Radhakrishnan; the building was unveiled by Smt. In 1963, Indira Gandhi was then Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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About Cambridge School
The Cambridge School was founded on April 7, 1931 in a small apartment on Kutub Road, Delhi. It quickly moved to 21 daryaganj, and as it grew, it moved to 2 daryaganj. In the 1940s, it became one of the leading schools in the city. In 1950, a boarding school named Shishu Niketan was established in Mussoorie and later moved to Dehra Dun under the name of Raja Rammohan Roy Academy. The Delhi Cambridge School-so named because it was the first school to send students to take the advanced Cambridge exam-has its own campus in Srinivaspri. The cornerstone of this building was designed by the famous architect Cyrus Jhabvala, and the foundation stone was laid in 1961 by the Vice President of India, Dr. Anderson. Laid by S. Radhakrishnan; the building was unveiled by Smt. In 1963, Indira Gandhi was then Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
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