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Principal

at Darbhanga Public School · Darbhanga · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.4L – ₹19L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Darbhanga, Biharpart-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Darbhanga Public School
City
Darbhanga
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹19L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Darbhanga — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹13.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 26+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Darbhanga Public School in Darbhanga, Bihar. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Darbhanga Public School, established 2000, is a senior secondary campus in Darbhanga, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.4 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Darbhanga Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Does Darbhanga Public School help with relocation from another city?

Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Darbhanga offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

Is English fluency required?

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

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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About the school

Darbhanga Public School

Key facts about Darbhanga Public School

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DR MADAN KUMAR MISHRA
Affiliation #
330356
Address
RAMBAGH BYE PASS NEAR NH 57, DARBHANGA BIHAR, Rambagh Bye Pass Near Nh 57, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846005

Darbhanga Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Darbhanga, Bihar.

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