Delhi: Principal — Happy Cambridge School Job at Happy Cambridge School

Happy Cambridge School
Delhi, Delhifull-time₹16L – ₹23L / yrCBSE15–18 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — Happy Cambridge School
School
Happy Cambridge School
City
Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹16L – ₹23L per year
Experience
15–18 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1988

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Job description

Overview

Happy Cambridge School (Delhi, Delhi) is inviting applications for a Principal — Happy Cambridge School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 38+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Happy Cambridge School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Happy Cambridge School is a CBSE Day School in Uttam Nagar, Delhi.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Happy Cambridge School

Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Delhi

Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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.

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.

What qualifications are required for a Principal — Happy Cambridge School?

Most Principal — Happy Cambridge School 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.

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.

About Happy Cambridge School

Happy Cambridge School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in Delhi, Delhi.

Happy Cambridge School is a CBSE Day School in Uttam Nagar, Delhi.

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Working at Happy Cambridge School

Perks

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