Principal — D T E A SR SEC School, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi

Est. 1923
₹11.7L – ₹13.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 20 Oct
● posted 29 Jun

Job description

Overview

D T E A SR SEC School, Lodhi Estate is hiring a Principal in New Delhi, Delhi. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. D T E A SR SEC School, Lodhi Estate in New Delhi, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1923,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.7 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and D T E A SR SEC School, Lodhi Estate will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

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.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
D T E A SR SEC School, Lodhi Estate
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1923
1923
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JAYASHREE PRASAD
PRINCIPAL
2774014
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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