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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi
- City
- North
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹10.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi is hiring a Principal in North, Delhi. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. School profile: Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi in North, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.2 LPA – ₹10.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Can I negotiate the salary at Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in North.
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Key facts about Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 119
Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in North, Delhi, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 119 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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