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Principal

₹11L – ₹25L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 6 Jul 3 days left
New Delhi, DelhicontractPosted 41d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
6 Jul 2026

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹18.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.1L
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.
  • Established school — running for 66+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar in New Delhi, Delhi is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar, established 1960, is a senior secondary school in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.4 LPA – ₹25.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

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.

Where exactly is Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar located?

The school is in New Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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About the school

Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar

Key facts about Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar

Key facts
Founded
1960
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAYA KRUSHNA SWAIN
Affiliation #
2756065
Address
WEST PATEL NAGAR NEW DELHI, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110008

Govt Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in New Delhi, Delhi.

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