Principal

St Michael's School· Est. 1980 · CBSE · Central Delhi
₹8.8L – ₹22.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 2 Sep
● posted 3 Jun

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.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Central Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.8L – ₹22.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Central Delhi

₹8.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.8L – ₹22.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St Michael's School in Central Delhi, Delhi is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About St Michael's School: a senior secondary institution in Central Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1980,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.8 LPA – ₹22.1 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. Submit your application on this page and St Michael's School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
St Michael's School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Central Delhi · Est. 1980
1980
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JAS ELANJIKAL
PRINCIPAL
2730089
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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