Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area
- City
- Hazaribagh
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Sept 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 Public School, Ara Kuju Area in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area: a senior secondary institution in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹11.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal 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.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area
Key facts about D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ALOK KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 3430030
D A V Public School, Ara Kuju Area is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
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