Principal — Delhi Public School Vacancy at Delhi Public School, Gurgaon
Delhi Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Delhi Public School
- School
- Delhi Public School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹16L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 15–18 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Gurgaon, Haryana — a fresh opening for a Principal — Delhi Public School at Delhi Public School. The school has been running for 31+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Delhi Public School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, 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 Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Delhi Public School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Delhi Public School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Delhi Public School
Delhi Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Delhi Public School is a CBSE Day School in Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon.
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