Principal

Delhi Public School, Nacharam; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Delhi Public School, Nacharam seeks an experienced Principal to provide strategic leadership and overall management, ensuring academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student well-being in a CBSE-affiliated campus.

The role requires steering curriculum, teaching quality, and school policies, while guiding staff development and parent engagement to uphold the school's vision and mission.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant subject; B.Ed. or M.Ed. is mandatory.
• Minimum 10–15 years of teaching experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as Principal, Vice Principal, or Academic Head in a reputed CBSE school.
• Strong academic and instructional leadership and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; budget and admin management.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning and CBSE-aligned implementation.
• Monitor teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in academic performance and student welfare.
• Oversee day-to-day school administration, safety, and infrastructure.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Engage with parents and community; conduct PTMs and represent the school at events.
• Ensure CBSE compliance, documentation, and quality assurance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

People management

Instructional leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject

B.Ed. or M.Ed. (Mandatory)

Job description

The Principal is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the school, ensuring academic excellence, operational efficiency, student well-being, staff development, and compliance with CBSE and statutory regulations. The Principal fosters a positive learning environment and works closely with teachers, parents, and management to achieve the school's vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

• Lead curriculum planning and implementation in accordance with CBSE guidelines.
• Monitor teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in academic performance.
• Promote innovative teaching methodologies and technology integration.
• Supervise lesson planning, assessments, and academic audits.

2. School Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the school.
• Ensure adherence to CBSE norms and government regulations.
• Develop and implement school policies and procedures.
• Manage school infrastructure, safety, and discipline.

3. Staff Management

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and classroom observations.
• Organize professional development and training programs.
• Build a collaborative, high-performance work culture.

4. Student Development

• Foster academic, social, emotional, and moral growth.
• Promote discipline, inclusivity, and student welfare.
• Encourage participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Address student concerns and implement appropriate interventions.

5. Parent & Community Engagement

• Maintain strong communication with parents.
• Conduct parent orientation sessions and PTMs.
• Represent the school at educational forums and community events.
• Strengthen the school's reputation through stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and monitor the annual school budget.
• Optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with transport, administration, HR, finance, and maintenance teams.

7. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with CBSE affiliation requirements.
• Maintain documentation for inspections and audits.
• Implement health, safety, child protection, and statutory policies.
• Lead accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Student academic performance and board examination results.
• Student admissions, retention, and satisfaction.
• Teacher performance and retention.
• Regulatory and CBSE compliance.
• Budget adherence and operational efficiency.
• Staff development and training effectiveness.
• School ranking and brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant subject.
• B.Ed. or M.Ed. (Mandatory).
• Minimum 10–15 years of teaching experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as Principal, Vice Principal, or Academic Head in a reputed CBSE school.
• Strong academic and instructional leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and decision-making abilities.
• Team leadership and people management.
• Knowledge of CBSE regulations and educational policies.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Budgeting and administrative management.