Principal

Dr Dukhan Ram DAV Public School· Est. 1995 · CBSE · Patna
₹12.4L – ₹22.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 25 Oct
● posted 4 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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.4L – ₹22.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹12.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.4L – ₹22.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dr Dukhan Ram DAV Public School has opened applications for a Principal in Patna, Bihar. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Dr Dukhan Ram DAV Public School in Patna, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 1995, — 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.4 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dr Dukhan Ram DAV Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Dr Dukhan Ram DAV Public School
CBSE · Patna · Est. 1995
1995
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR Bharti Nayak
PRINCIPAL
330124
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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