Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Ashram Residential School
- City
- Jamtara
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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Principal
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Ashram Residential School in Jamtara, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Ashram Residential School in Jamtara, Jharkhand — a secondary setup, established 2015, — 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.9 LPA – ₹24.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Ashram Residential School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Jamtara.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Ashram Residential School
Key facts about Ashram Residential School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MERCYLA MARANDI
- Affiliation #
- 3420004
Ashram Residential School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Jamtara, Jharkhand.
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Principal interview questions and answers — model answers, demo lesson plan, and what CBSE panels actually ask.