Principal

Darshan Academy· Est. 1997 · CBSE · North West Delhi
₹9.0L – ₹9.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Sep
● posted 19 May

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

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in North West Delhi.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.0L – ₹9.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in North West Delhi

₹9.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.0L – ₹9.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Darshan Academy in North West Delhi, Delhi as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Darshan Academy in North West Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹9.5 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 Darshan Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Darshan Academy
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · North West Delhi · Est. 1997
1997
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Mamta Sabharwal HOS
PRINCIPAL
2730364
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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