Principal

Applications are invited for a Principal at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹20.1 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.