Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Air Force School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 71+ years.
Job description
Overview
The Air Force School invites applications for a Principal in Delhi, Delhi. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: The Air Force School in Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1955, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹12.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Air Force School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is The Air Force School located?
The school is in Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Air Force School
Key facts about The Air Force School
- Founded
- 1955
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Air Force School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1955, located in Delhi, Delhi. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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