Principal — Delhi Public School , Shimla, Shimla

middle · 19 students · Kasumpati
₹7.8L – ₹18.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 24 Nov
● posted 27 Jun

Job description

Overview

Delhi Public School , Shimla has opened applications for a Principal in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Delhi Public School , Shimla: a senior secondary institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹18.2 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Delhi Public School , Shimla. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Shimla.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Delhi Public School , Shimla
CBSE · Shimla
CBSE
BOARD
middle
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
19
STUDENTS
7
TEACHERS
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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