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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Riverdale World School
- City
- Gondia
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹22.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Gondia, Maharashtra at Riverdale World School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Riverdale World School in Gondia, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.3 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Riverdale World School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at Riverdale World School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Gondia run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Riverdale World School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Riverdale World School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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Key facts about Riverdale World School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
RWS has been the torchbearer of modern education methods by providing the students the necessary skills to navigate their way through life’s challenges. We ensure that the students embark on a learning journey that transcends the four walls of the classrooms. Our highly qualified and passionate faculty mentor students to explore every sphere of their life:extra-curricular, sports, performing arts, soft skills and community service. Students view their teachers as allies who encourage them to work collaboratively, respecting and appreciating their own and each other’s unique strengths. Our students are taught to think critically, ask questions, and view mistakes as an important part of the learning process. Teachers work together across grades to ensure a smooth transition from the early childhood to the elementary classrooms, and ultimately to the upper grades, where older students are nurtured as leaders, preparing them for colleges and beyond.
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