Principal

Sona Modern Public School (secondary)· Est. 1999 · CBSE · South Delhi
₹8.5L – ₹8.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Sep
● posted 29 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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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 Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.5L – ₹8.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in South Delhi

₹8.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.5L – ₹8.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹8.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join Sona Modern Public School (secondary) in South Delhi, Delhi. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Sona Modern Public School (secondary) in South Delhi, Delhi: a senior secondary institution, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹8.5 LPA – ₹8.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sona Modern Public School (secondary). The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Sona Modern Public School (secondary)
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · South Delhi · Est. 1999
1999
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SHEFALI SAHU
PRINCIPAL
2730652
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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