Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- DAV Public School
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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Principal
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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 26+ years.
Job description
Overview
DAV Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About DAV Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand: a senior secondary institution, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.0 LPA – ₹18.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with DAV Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is DAV Public School located?
The school is in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
DAV Public School
Key facts about DAV Public School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- N N SRIVASTAVA
- Affiliation #
- 3430148
DAV Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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