Principal

Mount Carmel School· Est. 1972 · CBSE · Delhi
₹10.6L – ₹26.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 24 Oct
● posted 6 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.6L – ₹26.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Delhi

₹10.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.6L – ₹26.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Mount Carmel School in Delhi, New Delhi is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Mount Carmel School in Delhi, New Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1972,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.6 LPA – ₹26.1 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Mount Carmel School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Mount Carmel School
CBSE · Delhi · Est. 1972 · 23:1 students per teacher
1972
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
V K WILLIAMS
PRINCIPAL
23:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Delhi, New Delhi
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