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Principal

₹12L – ₹17L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 10 Jul 7 days left
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Jitpur Academy
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
10 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Jitpur Academy in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Jitpur Academy, established 1974, is a secondary campus in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.9 LPA – ₹16.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jitpur Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Jitpur Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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.

Who fits

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About the school

Jitpur Academy

Key facts about Jitpur Academy

Key facts
Founded
1974
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SRI S K JHA
Affiliation #
3430027
Address
P O JITPUR DHANBAD DISTT JHARKHAND, P O Jitpur, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828108

Jitpur Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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