Principal

Holy Cross School· Est. 1971 · CBSE · South West Delhi
₹10.9L – ₹27.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 25 Aug
● posted 19 Jun

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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in South West Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.9L – ₹27.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in South West Delhi

₹10.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.9L – ₹27.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹27.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Holy Cross School in South West Delhi, Delhi. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Holy Cross School in South West Delhi, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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 (₹10.9 LPA – ₹27.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Holy Cross School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Holy Cross School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · South West Delhi · Est. 1971
1971
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SR NITA FERNANDES
PRINCIPAL
2730228
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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