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Principal

₹12L – ₹27L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹27L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹19.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹27.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P, established 1982, is a senior secondary school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹12.4 LPA – ₹27.2 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 Public School, Alkusa Colliery P hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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What is the average Principal salary in Dhanbad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Dhanbad. 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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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About the school

D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P

Key facts about D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAKESH KUMAR SINHA
Affiliation #
3430003
Address
ALKUSA COLLIERY P O KUSUNDA DHANBAD JHARKHAND, Alkusa Colliery P, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828116

D A V Public School, Alkusa Colliery P is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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