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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi
- City
- South East
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹21.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi in South East, Delhi is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About the institution: Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi in South East, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹21.3 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
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 fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Where exactly is Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi located?
The school is in South East, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Does Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in South East offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 2,852
- Staff
- 12
Dav Public School, Sarita Vihar Cauhan Marg Opp Pkt - E, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South East, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 2,852 students with a teaching and support team of about 12. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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