Principal

D.a.v. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj· Est. 2013 · CBSE · Patna
₹9.4L – ₹13.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 20 Oct
● posted 29 Jun

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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 Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.4L – ₹13.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹9.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.4L – ₹13.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

D.a.v. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj in Patna, Bihar is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. D.a.v. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj, established 2013, runs as a secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — 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. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹9.4 LPA – ₹13.7 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. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
D.a.v. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj
CBSE · Patna · Est. 2013
2013
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
Prabha Nidhi
PRINCIPAL
330945
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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