Principal

Nalanda Academy· Est. 2003 · CBSE · Deoghar
₹7.7L – ₹11.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 11 Nov
● posted 15 Jun

Why apply

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.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Deoghar.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹11.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Deoghar

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹11.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Nalanda Academy in Deoghar, Jharkhand as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Nalanda Academy: a secondary institution in Deoghar, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.7 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Nalanda Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Nalanda Academy
CBSE · Deoghar · Est. 2003
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SNEHLATA CHAKRABORTY
PRINCIPAL
3430256
AFFILIATION
Deoghar, Jharkhand
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