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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- City
- Shahdara
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 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
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School in Shahdara, Delhi is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Shahdara, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.8 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
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.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Kajal Soni
- Affiliation #
- 2730924
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Shahdara, Delhi.
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