Principal

Smarten School· Est. 2009 · CBSE · South West Delhi
₹9.6L – ₹16.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Sep
● posted 23 May

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in South West Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.6L – ₹16.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in South West Delhi

₹9.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.6L – ₹16.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Smarten School 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. Smarten School in South West Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.6 LPA – ₹16.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Smarten School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Smarten School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · South West Delhi · Est. 2009
2009
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Sarika Kumari
PRINCIPAL
2730780
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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