Pre-Primary Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Pre-Primary Teacher
- School
- D. A. V. Collegiate School
- City
- Kathua
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Kathua — snapshot
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Pre-Primary Teacher
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at D. A. V. Collegiate School as a Pre-Primary Teacher in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. D. A. V. Collegiate School, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Pre-Primary Teacher handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.
- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).
- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.
- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.5 LPA – ₹6.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at D. A. V. Collegiate School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the average Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Kathua?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Pre-Primary Teacher roles in Kathua. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How much experience do I need for this Pre-Primary Teacher 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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kathua run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D. A. V. Collegiate School
Key facts about D. A. V. Collegiate School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEENAKSHI
- Affiliation #
- 730083
D. A. V. Collegiate School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
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