Principal

Ds Montessori School· CBSE · Kathua
₹10.3L – ₹10.7LCBSEcontractOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 29 Sep
● posted 13 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.

What you'll handle

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Kathua.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.3L – ₹10.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kathua

₹10.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.3L – ₹10.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Ds Montessori School has opened applications for a Principal in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Ds Montessori School in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹10.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Ds Montessori School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Ds Montessori School
CBSE · Kathua
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
1-10
GRADES
39
STUDENTS
1
TEACHERS
Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir
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