Principal — DAV Centenary Public School Opening — DAV Centenary Public School, Delhi
DAV Centenary Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — DAV Centenary Public School
- School
- DAV Centenary Public School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹18L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
DAV Centenary Public School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: The school was set up on April 13, 1986 by Sh. Darbari Lal Ji. It was upgraded to class X in 1993 and to class XII in 2002. This school happens to be the first school in Delhi to be fully computerized where the whole faculty is trained in ICT. We have the most modern, well-equipped, well-furnished and magnificent Laboratories. The school is imparting quality education using information technology at primary and pre-primary level. The school has excelled in every field - Academics, Sports, Co-Curricular Activities and Community Welfare projects like Environment Protection, Campaign against HIV AIDS, Health & Hygiene, Save the Girl Child, Universalization of Education, Pulse Polio Campaign, Adult Literacy Campaign, Anti Tobacco campaign etc. The school is also conducting regular value-education programmes under the aegis of DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
DAV Centenary Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About DAV Centenary Public School
The school was set up on April 13, 1986 by Sh. Darbari Lal Ji. It was upgraded to class X in 1993 and to class XII in 2002. This school happens to be the first school in Delhi to be fully computerized where the whole faculty is trained in ICT. We have the most modern, well-equipped, well-furnished and magnificent Laboratories. The school is imparting quality education using information technology at primary and pre-primary level. The school has excelled in every field - Academics, Sports, Co-Curricular Activities and Community Welfare projects like Environment Protection, Campaign against HIV AIDS, Health & Hygiene, Save the Girl Child, Universalization of Education, Pulse Polio Campaign, Adult Literacy Campaign, Anti Tobacco campaign etc. The school is also conducting regular value-education programmes under the aegis of DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi.
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