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Principal

₹8.9L – ₹17L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Shimla, Himachal Pradeshfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog
City
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Shimla — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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 do

Job description

Overview

DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog has opened applications for a Principal in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.9 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog

Key facts about DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RANU BIKRAM SINGH THAPA
Affiliation #
630349
Address
DISTRICT SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH, District Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201

DAV Centenary Public School Gajeri, Theog is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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