Principal

Cambridge School, Paharpura· Est. 2009 · CBSE · Nalanda
₹10.3L – ₹16.9LCBSEcontractOn-site5–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 1 Nov
● posted 15 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2009.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Nalanda.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.3L – ₹16.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Nalanda

₹10.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.3L – ₹16.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Cambridge School, Paharpura requires a Principal in Nalanda, Bihar for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Cambridge School, Paharpura in Nalanda, Bihar — a secondary setup, established 2009, — 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.3 LPA – ₹16.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Cambridge School, Paharpura will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Cambridge School, Paharpura
CBSE · Nalanda · Est. 2009
2009
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MOHIT KUMAR
PRINCIPAL
330560
AFFILIATION
Nalanda, Bihar
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