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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt-
- City
- Aizawl
- State
- Mizoram
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹22.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt- in Aizawl, Mizoram is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt-: a senior secondary institution in Aizawl, Mizoram — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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 (₹7.9 LPA – ₹22.9 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt- instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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 write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt-
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANISH P
- Affiliation #
- 2340002
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Thenzawl Dt- is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Aizawl, Mizoram.
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