Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042
- City
- New Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
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Principal
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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
Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042 in New Delhi, Delhi is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042 in New Delhi, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1949,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹20.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042 follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042
Key facts about Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042
- Founded
- 1949
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- REEMA SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 2730015
Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in New Delhi, Delhi.
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Interview questions & answers for Principal
Common questions Indian schools ask for Principal roles in New Delhi (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Delhi Public School, Post Box 3042 runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
2. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
3. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
4. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Principal band in New Delhi (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.