Principal

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya invites applications for a Principal in North Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in North Garo Hills, Meghalaya — a secondary setup, established 2021, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.8 LPA – ₹17.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.