Principal

DAV Sr. Sec. Public School· Est. 1985 · CBSE · Kangra
₹9.9L – ₹20.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Sep
● posted 28 May

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kangra.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.9L – ₹20.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kangra

₹9.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.9L – ₹20.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

DAV Sr. Sec. Public School is looking for a Principal in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. DAV Sr. Sec. Public School in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.9 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the DAV Sr. Sec. Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
DAV Sr. Sec. Public School
CBSE · Kangra · Est. 1985
1985
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VISHWAS SHARMA
PRINCIPAL
630041
AFFILIATION
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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