Principal

We are looking for a Principal to join DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai, established 1986, runs as a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — 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. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹7.8 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.