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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Sept 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
Join Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad in Dhanbad, Jharkhand as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 (₹8.6 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Does Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Dhanbad offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad
Key facts about Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SYED MOHAMMAD TAHSEEN AHMAD
- Affiliation #
- 3430347
Mount Litera Zee School, Dhanbad is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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