Principal — Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial School, Dhanbad
Est. 1975 · senior secondary · English medium · Digwadih No. 12
₹11.6L – ₹27.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 12 Mar
● posted 12 Nov
Job description
Overview
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial School, established 1975, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.6 LPA–₹27.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dhanbad.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial School
CBSE · Dhanbad · Est. 1975
1975
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Runa Dubey
PRINCIPAL
3430033
AFFILIATION
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
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