Principal — D.A.V. Public School

D.A.V. Public School· Est. 1990 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.9L – ₹15.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site11–14 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 10 Jun

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 handle

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.9L – ₹15.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal — D.A.V. Public School in Chennai

₹9.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.9L – ₹15.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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 — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

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.

D.A.V. Public School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1990 · 28:1 students per teacher
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
28:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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