Principal — Delhi Public School RK Puram Opening — Delhi Public School RK Puram, Delhi
Delhi Public School RK PuramKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Delhi Public School RK Puram
- School
- Delhi Public School RK Puram
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Delhi Public School RK Puram at Delhi Public School RK Puram will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 54+ years. Campus size: 1000+. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Delhi Public School RK Puram, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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: One of India's premier CBSE schools, established 1972.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Delhi Public School RK Puram
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
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 Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Delhi Public School RK Puram 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.
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.
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.
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.
About Delhi Public School RK Puram
Delhi Public School RK Puram is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Delhi, Delhi. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
One of India's premier CBSE schools, established 1972.
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