Principal

Don Bosco School· Est. 1992 · CBSE · Darbhanga
₹10.5L – ₹12.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 28 Aug
● posted 20 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Darbhanga.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.5L – ₹12.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Darbhanga

₹10.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.5L – ₹12.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Don Bosco School in Darbhanga, Bihar as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Don Bosco School in Darbhanga, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 1992, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹12.2 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 on this page and Don Bosco School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Don Bosco School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Darbhanga · Est. 1992
1992
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MD FAHAD ABDI
PRINCIPAL
330304
AFFILIATION
Darbhanga, Bihar
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