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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- Role category
- leadership
- School
- Cambridge International School
- City
- Dighwara
- State
- Bihar
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 10–20 years
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Cambridge International School in Dighwara, Bihar is hiring a Principal to join its academic team for grades 1-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.
- Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.
- Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).
- Have 10–20 years of relevant experience.
- Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).
- Are patient, dependable and student-focused.
Compensation is offered in the range of INR 9,00,000–#,##,### per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.
Common questions about this role
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most the school's schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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 Dighwara.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Where exactly is Cambridge International School located?
The school is in Dighwara, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
- Work hours
- 8 hours / day, Monday to Saturday
- Interview
- in person
Key responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons
- Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain records, reports and parent communication
- Participate in school events and professional development
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in Education or relevant subject; B.Ed mandatory
- Proven experience in a school or educational institution
- Working knowledge of student-centred pedagogy and classroom management
- Comfortable with digital tools, LMS platforms and MS Office / Google Workspace
Nice to have
- CTET / STET / State TET qualified
- Prior experience in a CBSE / ICSE / State board school
- Exposure to inclusive-education practices
Selection process
- 1Application screening
- 2Demo class
- 3Interview with academic head
- 4Offer
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Key facts about Cambridge International School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
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