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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya
- City
- Kathua
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹26.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya requires a Principal in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya runs as a senior secondary campus in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir — 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. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.9 LPA – ₹26.5 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 Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Where exactly is Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average Principal salary in Kathua?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Kathua. 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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.
Can I negotiate the salary at Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 34
Dwarkadheesh Vidyalaya is a private unaided (recognized), located in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 34 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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