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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- D P S Mewat Model School
- City
- Gurugram
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
D P S Mewat Model School is recruiting a Principal in Gurugram, Haryana. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. D P S Mewat Model School, established 1985, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gurugram, 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. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹12.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by D P S Mewat Model School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Principal salary in Gurugram?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Gurugram. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Where exactly is D P S Mewat Model School located?
The school is in Gurugram, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.
Can I negotiate the salary at D P S Mewat Model School?
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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — D P S Mewat Model School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why D P S Mewat Model School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D P S Mewat Model School
Key facts about D P S Mewat Model School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JITENDER SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 530062
D P S Mewat Model School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Gurugram, Haryana.
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