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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13.0L – ₹29.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir at Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School, established 1967, runs as a senior secondary campus in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹13.0 LPA – ₹29.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School located?
The school is in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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Role details
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Key facts about Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School
- Founded
- 1967
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The School started with a trust created by its founder the late Maharaja Hari Singh Ji. He wanted to ensure that the children of the poor and destitute of Jammu region should be educated and looked after. The trustees handed over the management of the school to the leading educationists of the century the D.A.V College Managing Committee New Delhi in 1967. A School in the Nature’s lap – Nagbani is known for its sylvan beauty. Chenab’s ice cold water, clean fresh air and the cover of greenery makes learning a joyful experience in the nature’s lap at Nagbani.
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