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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills
- City
- South West Khasi Hills
- State
- Meghalaya
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹20.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills is hiring a Principal in South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills in South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya: a senior secondary institution, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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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.
Does Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in South West Khasi 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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NILESH DANAPPAJI HINGMIRE
- Affiliation #
- 1340100
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya South West Khasi Hills is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
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