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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu
- City
- Khunti
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹16.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu in Khunti, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu: a secondary institution in Khunti, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2024,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.5 LPA – ₹16.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHASHI KANT PRAVEEN
- Affiliation #
- 3420210
Eklavya Model Residential School Murhu is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Khunti, Jharkhand.
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