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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi
- City
- South West B-I
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.6L – ₹22.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi in South West B-I, Delhi. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi in South West B-I, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.6 LPA – ₹22.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Where exactly is The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi located?
The school is in South West B-I, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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Key facts about The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 1,439
- Staff
- 60
The Indian Heights School, Sector-23, Dwarka, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South West B-I, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 1,439 students with a teaching and support team of about 60. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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