Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- D A V Model School
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 44+ years.
Job description
Overview
D A V Model School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. D A V Model School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹21.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by D A V Model School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
D A V Model School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D A V Model School
Key facts about D A V Model School
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MAHUA SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 3430028
D A V Model School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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