Principal

DAV Public School· Est. 1990 · CBSE · Ranchi
₹11.5L – ₹12.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 16 Sep
● posted 17 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

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

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 Ranchi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.5L – ₹12.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ranchi

₹11.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.5L – ₹12.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

DAV Public School in Ranchi, Jharkhand is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: DAV Public School in Ranchi, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹12.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for DAV Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
DAV Public School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Ranchi · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Pradeep Kumar Jha
PRINCIPAL
3430103
AFFILIATION
Ranchi, Jharkhand
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