Principal

Dronacharya Heritage School· CBSE · Jhajjar
₹7.5L – ₹21.3LCBSEcontractOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 23 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.

What you'll handle

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Jhajjar.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.5L – ₹21.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Jhajjar

₹7.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.5L – ₹21.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dronacharya Heritage School in Jhajjar, Haryana is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Dronacharya Heritage School is a senior secondary school in Jhajjar, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹7.5 LPA – ₹21.3 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dronacharya Heritage School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Dronacharya Heritage School
CBSE · Jhajjar
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
1-12
GRADES
251
STUDENTS
5
TEACHERS
Jhajjar, Haryana
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