DAV Public School is hiring a Head of School — DAV Public School in Delhi

DAV Public School
Delhi, Delhifull-time₹7.8L – ₹13L / yrCBSE6–11 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — DAV Public School
School
DAV Public School
City
Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹13L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 1982

Job description

Overview

Head of School — DAV Public School at DAV Public School, Delhi. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 44+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

DAV Public School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Head of School.

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: DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in R K Puram, Delhi.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — DAV Public School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

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.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Delhi

Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.

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.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

About DAV Public School

DAV Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Delhi, Delhi.

DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in R K Puram, Delhi.

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Perks

Alumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic

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