Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Don Bosco
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 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 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Don Bosco requires a Principal in Dhanbad, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Don Bosco in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Submit your application on this page and Don Bosco will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Don Bosco
Key facts about Don Bosco
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Kulbir Kaur
- Affiliation #
- 3430316
Don Bosco is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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Principal interview in Dhanbad? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.