Principal — D. A. V. Collegiate School, Kathua

Est. 2006 · senior secondary · English medium · Jammu - Lakhanpur
₹9.6L – ₹26.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Dec
● posted 15 Jun

Job description

Overview

D. A. V. Collegiate School is recruiting a Principal in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. D. A. V. Collegiate School in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹26.1 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the D. A. V. Collegiate School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

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 Kathua.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
D. A. V. Collegiate School
CBSE · Kathua · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MEENAKSHI
PRINCIPAL
730083
AFFILIATION
Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir
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