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

₹12L – ₹19L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshcontractPosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
City
Visakhapatnam
State
Andhra Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Visakhapatnam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12L
per year
Typical
₹15L
per year
Senior / high
₹19L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 39+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.8 LPA – ₹18.5 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Does Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya help with relocation from another city?

Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Visakhapatnam 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 kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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 do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

Where exactly is Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya located?

The school is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1987
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Dr. Y S S Chandra Sekhar
Affiliation #
140007
Address
KOMMADI VISAKHAPATNAM ANDHRA PRADESH, Kommadi, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530041

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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