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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya requires a Principal in Dhanbad, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Kendriya Vidyalaya in Dhanbad, Jharkhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹12.2 LPA – ₹27.4 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 instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Dhanbad.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRAVIN KUMAR MATHUR
- Affiliation #
- 3400017
Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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Principal interview in Dhanbad? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.