Principal — Chanakya Convent School, Nalanda

Est. 2021 · senior secondary · Kewai
₹11.9L – ₹17.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 26 Dec
● posted 17 Jun

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Chanakya Convent School in Nalanda, Bihar. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Chanakya Convent School in Nalanda, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2021, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.9 LPA – ₹17.8 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 Chanakya Convent School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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

·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.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nalanda.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Chanakya Convent School
CBSE · Nalanda · Est. 2021
2021
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
SHAMBHU SHARAN
PRINCIPAL
331232
AFFILIATION
Nalanda, Bihar
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