D.A.V. Public School is hiring a Principal — D.A.V. Public School in Chennai
D.A.V. Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — D.A.V. Public School
- School
- D.A.V. Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
D.A.V. Public School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Principal — D.A.V. Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 36+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
D.A.V. Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE Day School in Velachery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — D.A.V. Public School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About D.A.V. Public School
D.A.V. Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE Day School in Velachery, Chennai.
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