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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.9L – ₹16.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Principal to join Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.9 LPA – ₹16.7 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NAVEEN KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 700022
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jindrah P.o. Kanyalaya Distt. Jammu is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.
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