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    "title": "Principal Junior School",
    "description": "Maria Montessori School — a day school in Imphal — is hiring a Principal for Junior School.We are looking for a passionate, caring and dynamic Junior School Principal to lead our Junior School and nurture a positive, joyful and stimulating learning environment for young children.\nThe ideal candidate should have strong experience in Montessori education and/or leading a Junior/Primary School, with a deep understanding of the developmental, emotional and educational needs of young learners.Above all, we are looking for a leader who genuinely enjoys being with children, understands their world and believes that every child deserves to feel happy, respected, supported and inspired at school.\n\n\n",
    "datePosted": "2026-08-24T15:24:31.618008+00:00",
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  "descriptionText": "Maria Montessori School — a day school in Imphal — is hiring a Principal for Junior School.We are looking for a passionate, caring and dynamic Junior School Principal to lead our Junior School and nurture a positive, joyful and stimulating learning environment for young children.\nThe ideal candidate should have strong experience in Montessori education and/or leading a Junior/Primary School, with a deep understanding of the developmental, emotional and educational needs of young learners.Above all, we are looking for a leader who genuinely enjoys being with children, understands their world and believes that every child deserves to feel happy, respected, supported and inspired at school.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're looking for a Principal who can hold the academic standard, build a strong leadership team and treat every parent conversation as part of the job.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.",
    "Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.",
    "Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.",
    "Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.",
    "Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal Junior School",
      "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Principal Junior School?",
      "a": "Most Principal Junior School 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Maria Montessori School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Imphal), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management."
    }
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