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Principal

₹12L – ₹17L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 21 Jul 18 days left
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 35d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Montfort Academy
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
21 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
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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

An opening for a Principal in Dhanbad, Jharkhand at Montfort Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Montfort Academy in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.9 LPA – ₹17.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Montfort Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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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.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

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Role details

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About the school

Montfort Academy

Key facts about Montfort Academy

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Rajesh Kumar
Affiliation #
3430365
Address
DAYABANS PAHAR , NH-2 NEAR GANGA HOTEL , TOPCHANCHI - 828112, Dayabans Pahar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828112

Montfort Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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