Principal

₹11.9L – ₹15.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 28 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
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.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in North West A.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.9L – ₹15.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in North West A

₹11.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.9L – ₹15.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Margaret School, B-Block,Derawal Nagar,Delhi in North West A, Delhi is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St. Margaret School, B-Block,Derawal Nagar,Delhi is a senior secondary school in North West A, 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.9 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Margaret School, B-Block,Derawal Nagar,Delhi. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
St. Margaret School, B-Block,Derawal Nagar,Delhi
CBSE · North West A
CBSE
BOARD
middle
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
390
STUDENTS
16
TEACHERS
North West A, Delhi
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