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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 33+ years.
Job description
Overview
Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Patna, Bihar is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About the institution: Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Patna, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.9 LPA – ₹10.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir located?
The school is in Patna, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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What is the average Principal salary in Patna?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Patna varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
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Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEWANAND DURDARSHI
- Affiliation #
- 330190
Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Patna, Bihar.
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