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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi
- City
- West B
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹18.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 20264 days left
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi as a Principal in West B, Delhi. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi in West B, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.6 LPA – ₹18.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What is the average Principal salary in West B?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in West B. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in West B run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Key facts about Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 125
- Staff
- 6
Sainik Model School, Plot No.1, A Block, Vikas Nagar, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in West B, Delhi, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 125 students with a teaching and support team of about 6. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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