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Principal

₹12L – ₹19L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 2 Aug 30 days left
Shahdara, Delhifull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1
City
Shahdara
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Shahdara — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1 in Shahdara, Delhi is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1, established 1983, is a senior secondary school in Shahdara, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.3 LPA – ₹18.9 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 Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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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.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

How much experience do I need for this Principal 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 questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Shahdara.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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About the school

Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1

Key facts about Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1

Key facts
Founded
1983
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SOHAN PAL SINGH
Affiliation #
2752035
Address
MANSAROVER PARK SHAHDARA DELHI, Mansarover Park, Shahdara, Delhi, 110032

Govt Boys SR SEC School No 1 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Shahdara, Delhi.

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