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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- S.r.dav Public School,
- City
- Ranchi
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 39+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Ranchi, Jharkhand at S.r.dav Public School,. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. S.r.dav Public School, established 1987, is a senior secondary school in Ranchi, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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 (₹11.9 LPA – ₹26.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with S.r.dav Public School,. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — S.r.dav Public School,"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why S.r.dav Public School, and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
S.r.dav Public School, follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about S.r.dav Public School,
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR. TAPAS GHOSH
- Affiliation #
- 3430254
S.r.dav Public School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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