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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara
- City
- West Garo Hills
- State
- Meghalaya
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 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
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara requires a Principal in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.9 LPA – ₹13.8 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 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
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Does Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in West Garo Hills offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What is the average Principal salary in West Garo Hills?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in West Garo Hills varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRAKASH KUMAR GUPTA
- Affiliation #
- 1340003
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Baghmara is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
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