Principal — Summer Fields School, New Delhi

Est. 1953
₹77,500–1,68,000 /month(₹9.3L–20.1L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 25 Oct
● posted 24 May
Experience
7–9 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Summer Fields School has opened applications for a Principal in New Delhi, Delhi. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Summer Fields School, established 1953, runs as a senior 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. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹20.1 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 online from this page to be considered by Summer Fields School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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
Summer Fields School
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1953
1953
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Hindi
MEDIUM
SHALINI AGARWAL
PRINCIPAL
2730023
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Summer Fields School lists ₹77,500–1,68,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 7–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Summer Fields School. You can follow it under My applications.

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