Principal

Delhi Public School, Howrah· Est. 2012 · CBSE · Howrah
₹11.8L – ₹14.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 4 Sep
● posted 29 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Howrah.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.8L – ₹14.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Howrah

₹11.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.8L – ₹14.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Delhi Public School, Howrah in Howrah, West Bengal as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Delhi Public School, Howrah in Howrah, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.8 LPA – ₹14.4 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 Delhi Public School, Howrah hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Delhi Public School, Howrah
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Howrah · Est. 2012
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNITA ARORA
PRINCIPAL
2430186
AFFILIATION
Howrah, West Bengal
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