Principal

Delhi City School· Est. 1997 · CBSE · North West Delhi
₹10.0L – ₹25.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 11 Sep
● posted 20 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

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in North West Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.0L – ₹25.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in North West Delhi

₹10.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.0L – ₹25.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Delhi City School in North West Delhi, Delhi. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Delhi City School in North West Delhi, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.0 LPA – ₹25.5 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Delhi City School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Delhi City School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · North West Delhi · Est. 1997
1997
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR NEETA KOHLI
PRINCIPAL
2730297
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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