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Principal

₹13L – ₹24L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 11 Aug
South West Delhi, DelhicontractPosted 20d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
School Of Excellence
City
South West Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in South West Delhi

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in South West Delhi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.7L
per year
Typical
₹18.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

School Of Excellence is recruiting a Principal in South West Delhi, Delhi. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School Of Excellence, established 2018, is a senior secondary school in South West Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹24.2 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with School Of Excellence. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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About the school

School Of Excellence

Key facts about School Of Excellence

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAYASHREE
Affiliation #
2756194
Address
SECT-22, DWARKA, NEW DELHI-110 075, Sect-22, South West Delhi, Delhi

School Of Excellence is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in South West Delhi, Delhi.

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