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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur
- City
- New Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Principal at Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur in New Delhi, Delhi. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur in New Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹7.4 LPA – ₹11.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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 New Delhi.
What is the average Principal salary in New Delhi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in New Delhi. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Where exactly is Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur located?
The school is in New Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur
Key facts about Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR KULWANT KAUSHIK
- Affiliation #
- 2756098
Govt Sarvodaya Co-ed SR SEC School, Shikarpur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in New Delhi, Delhi.
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Principal interview questions and answers — model answers, demo lesson plan, and what CBSE panels actually ask.