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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar
- City
- North Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹10.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 41+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar in North Delhi, Delhi is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar in North Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.3 LPA – ₹10.9 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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What is the leave policy?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Does Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar help with relocation from another city?
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
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Can I negotiate the salary at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar?
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Key facts about Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEENA KUMARI
- Affiliation #
- 2750098
Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nehru Vihar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in North Delhi, Delhi.
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