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Principal

₹9.2L – ₹21L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Nagpur, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 26d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dragon International School
City
Nagpur
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Nagpur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹14.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Join Dragon International School in Nagpur, Maharashtra as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Dragon International School in Nagpur, Maharashtra — a secondary setup, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.2 LPA – ₹20.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dragon International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Dragon International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Where exactly is Dragon International School located?

The school is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

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 questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

Dragon International School

Key facts about Dragon International School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Ambrin Fatema
Affiliation #
1130839
Address
DRAGON PALACE CAMPUS, DADASAHEB KUMBHARE PREMISES, KAMPTEE, Dragon Palace Campus, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 441001

Dragon International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

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