Principal

St Sophia's SR Sec. School· Est. 1984 · CBSE · New Delhi
₹8.5L – ₹11.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Sep
● posted 31 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

·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.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 New Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.5L – ₹11.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in New Delhi

₹8.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.5L – ₹11.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St Sophia's SR Sec. School in New Delhi, Delhi is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St Sophia's SR Sec. School runs as a secondary campus in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St Sophia's SR Sec. School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
St Sophia's SR Sec. School
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1984
1984
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
MRS P JOSEPH
PRINCIPAL
2730087
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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