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Principal

₹7.2L – ₹21L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
New Delhi, Delhifull-timePosted 42d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in New Delhi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.2L
per year
Typical
₹14.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat in New Delhi, Delhi. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat, established 1970, runs as a senior secondary campus in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.2 LPA – ₹21.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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What is the average Principal salary in New Delhi?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in New Delhi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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About the school

Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat

Key facts about Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat

Key facts
Founded
1970
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUNITA YADAV
Affiliation #
2756095
Address
PAPRAWAT NEW DELHI, Paprawat, New Delhi, Delhi, 110043

Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Paprawat is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in New Delhi, Delhi.

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