Principal

₹8.2L – ₹17.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Oct
● posted 18 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
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

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

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in South East.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.2L – ₹17.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in South East

₹8.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.2L – ₹17.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Mata Sushila Molhotra Dav School, Near Nizamuddin Railway Station, East Nizamuddin, New Delhi in South East, Delhi as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Mata Sushila Molhotra Dav School, Near Nizamuddin Railway Station, East Nizamuddin, New Delhi in South East, Delhi functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹17.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mata Sushila Molhotra Dav School, Near Nizamuddin Railway Station, East Nizamuddin, New Delhi instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Mata Sushila Molhotra Dav School, Near Nizamuddin Railway Station, East Nizamuddin, New Delhi
CBSE · South East
CBSE
BOARD
middle
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
408
STUDENTS
5
TEACHERS
South East, Delhi
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