Principal

Delhi Public School· Est. 1988 · CBSE · Dhanbad
₹9.7L – ₹23.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Nov
● posted 27 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Dhanbad.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.7L – ₹23.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dhanbad

₹9.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.7L – ₹23.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Delhi Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Delhi Public School, established 1988, is a senior secondary school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Delhi Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Delhi Public School
CBSE · Dhanbad · Est. 1988
1988
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SARITA SINHA
PRINCIPAL
3430052
AFFILIATION
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
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