Principal — Delhi Public School Opening — Delhi Public School, Kolkata
Delhi Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Delhi Public School
- School
- Delhi Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 16–21 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Delhi Public School — Delhi Public School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 12+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Delhi Public School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Delhi Public School is a CBSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Delhi Public School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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 — Delhi Public School 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.
About Delhi Public School
Delhi Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Delhi Public School is a CBSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
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