Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Delhi Public School
- City
- Dimapur
- State
- Nagaland
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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Principal
at Delhi Public School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Delhi Public School in Dimapur, Nagaland. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Delhi Public School in Dimapur, Nagaland functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹12.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Delhi Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Delhi Public School
Key facts about Delhi Public School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- G MALA
- Affiliation #
- 1430008
Delhi Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Dimapur, Nagaland.
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