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Principal

₹8.3L – ₹23L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 3 Sept
New Delhi, Delhifull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in New Delhi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹15.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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Job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in New Delhi, Delhi at Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School, established 1977, is a secondary campus in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average Principal salary in New Delhi?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in New Delhi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is English fluency required?

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

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.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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About the school

Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School

Key facts about Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1977
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
AVNEET KAUR
Affiliation #
2774024
Address
LAJPAT NAGAR NEW DELHI, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110024

Sri Guru Singh Sabha SEC School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1977, located in New Delhi, Delhi.

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