Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- D.a.v.centenary Public School
- City
- Haridwar
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 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
D.a.v.centenary Public School in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. D.a.v.centenary Public School, established 1986, is a senior secondary school in Haridwar, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹18.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for D.a.v.centenary Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Where exactly is D.a.v.centenary Public School located?
The school is in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Role details
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- 1
D.a.v.centenary Public School
Key facts about D.a.v.centenary Public School
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANOJ KUMAR KAPIL
- Affiliation #
- 3530049
D.a.v.centenary Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
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