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Principal

at R J S International School · Gaya · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹28L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 6 Aug
Gaya, BiharcontractPosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
R J S International School
City
Gaya
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
6 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Gaya

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Gaya — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹20.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹27.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 27+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at R J S International School as a Principal in Gaya, Bihar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. R J S International School in Gaya, Bihar functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1999,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.3 LPA – ₹27.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the R J S International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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How big are the classes?

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.

What is the average Principal salary in Gaya?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Gaya varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

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.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Can I negotiate the salary at R J S International School?

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.

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R J S International School

Key facts about R J S International School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ASHA KUMARI
Affiliation #
330093
Address
BUDHIST CIRCUIT BODH GAYA RAJGIR MAIN ROAD WAZIRGANJ GAYA BIHAR, Budhist Circuit Bodh, Gaya, Bihar, 805131

R J S International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Gaya, Bihar.

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