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Principal

₹7.5L – ₹17L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Saharsa, Biharfull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Indian High School
City
Saharsa
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Saharsa — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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

Indian High School in Saharsa, Bihar is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Indian High School in Saharsa, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹7.5 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Submit your application on this page and Indian High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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About the school

Indian High School

Key facts about Indian High School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHANTWANA KUMARI
Affiliation #
330791
Address
KAYASTHA TOLA , WARD NO.- 28 , SAHARSA-852201 , BIHAR, Kayastha Tola, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201

Indian High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Saharsa, Bihar.

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