Principal — Happy School

Happy School· Est. 1953 · CBSE · Delhi
₹13.7L – ₹20.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site13–16 yrs⏱ Closes 2 Oct
● posted 31 May

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 handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

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

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Delhi.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹13.7L – ₹20.8L / yrMedical RoomWifiSmart ClassesRampsWashroomsArt and CraftDanceDebate

Pay benchmark — Principal — Happy School in Delhi

₹13.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.7L – ₹20.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Now hiring: Principal — Happy School — Happy School, Delhi, Delhi. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 73+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Happy 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 School is a CBSE Day School in Darya Ganj, Delhi.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Happy School

Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award 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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

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.

Happy School
CBSE · Delhi · Est. 1953 · 27:01 students per teacher
1953
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MR S K BHATNAGAR
PRINCIPAL
27:01
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Nursery - 12 Class
GRADES
["English", "Hindi"]
LANGUAGES
Delhi, Delhi
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