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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
- City
- Surajpur
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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Principal
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar in Surajpur, Chattisgarh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar in Surajpur, Chattisgarh — a senior secondary setup, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹14.3 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
Key facts about DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANISH KUMAR DUBEY
- Affiliation #
- 3320197
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Surajpur, Chattisgarh.
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