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Principal

₹8.9L – ₹16L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Patna, Biharpart-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dony Polo Public School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Patna — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 27+ years.
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Job description

Overview

Dony Polo Public School invites applications for a Principal in Patna, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Dony Polo Public School, established 1999, runs as a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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 (₹8.9 LPA – ₹15.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dony Polo Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

What is the average Principal salary in Patna?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Patna. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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About the school

Dony Polo Public School

Key facts about Dony Polo Public School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUPRIYA SINHA
Affiliation #
330307
Address
LAXMANPUR, KAMLA GOPALPUR, PO - BIHTA DISTT - PATNA, Laxmanpur, Patna, Bihar, 801111

Dony Polo Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Patna, Bihar.

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