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Principal

at Biswanath Jnan Bharati School · Sonitpur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10L – ₹13L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 5 Jul 1 day 20h left
Sonitpur, Assamfull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Biswanath Jnan Bharati School
City
Sonitpur
State
Assam
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹13L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
19 May 2026
Closing date
5 Jul 20262 days left

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Principal salary in Sonitpur — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.5L
per year
Typical
₹11.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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Job description

Overview

Biswanath Jnan Bharati School is looking for a Principal in Sonitpur, Assam to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Biswanath Jnan Bharati School in Sonitpur, Assam operates as a senior secondary school, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹12.9 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Biswanath Jnan Bharati School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Biswanath Jnan Bharati School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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Key facts about Biswanath Jnan Bharati School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Kiran Bala Devi
Affiliation #
230096
Address
MADHUPUR BISWANATH CHARIALI, SONITPUR, Madhupur Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur, Assam, 784176

Biswanath Jnan Bharati School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Sonitpur, Assam.

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