Principal — Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For, Chandigarh
Est. 1989 · senior secondary · English medium · Women Sector-36 A
₹9.1L – ₹17.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Mar
● posted 14 Nov
Job description
Overview
Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For, established 1989, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.1 LPA–₹17.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
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
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Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For
CBSE · Chandigarh · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MRS SNEH MAHAJAN
PRINCIPAL
2630033
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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