Principal — Athena World School, Durg

Est. 2016
₹8.2L – ₹22.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 10 Oct
● posted 20 Jun

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in Durg, Chattisgarh at Athena World School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Athena World School: a senior secondary institution in Durg, Chattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.2 LPA – ₹22.4 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Athena World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Durg.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Athena World School
CBSE · Durg · Est. 2016
2016
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SANJAY KUMAR SHARMA
PRINCIPAL
3330251
AFFILIATION
Durg, Chattisgarh
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