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at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya · Dohad · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10L – ₹10.7L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Dohad, Gujaratfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
City
Dohad
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹10.7L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Dohad

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dohad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10L
per year
Typical
₹10.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Dohad, Gujarat is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Dohad, Gujarat is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.0 LPA – ₹10.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Can I negotiate the salary at Jawahar Navodaya 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.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

What is the average Principal salary in Dohad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Dohad. 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.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

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 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.

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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Shailesh Sajjan Ramteke
Affiliation #
440026
Address
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, PALLI, LIMKHEDA, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dohad, Gujarat, 389140

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Dohad, Gujarat.

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