Principal

Delhi Public School Rishikesh· Est. 2018 · CBSE · Dehradun
₹10.6L – ₹26.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 12 Oct
● posted 28 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

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

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 Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.6L – ₹26.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dehradun

₹10.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.6L – ₹26.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Delhi Public School Rishikesh is hiring a Principal in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Delhi Public School Rishikesh in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2018, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.6 LPA – ₹26.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Delhi Public School Rishikesh receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Delhi Public School Rishikesh
CBSE · Dehradun · Est. 2018
2018
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
NEELAM THAPLIYAL
PRINCIPAL
3530606
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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