Principal

Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir· Est. 1979 · CBSE · Dhanbad
₹10.5L – ₹12.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Oct
● posted 15 Jun

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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.5L – ₹12.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dhanbad

₹10.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.5L – ₹12.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir has opened applications for a Principal in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir in Dhanbad, Jharkhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1979, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.5 LPA – ₹12.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir
CBSE · Dhanbad · Est. 1979
1979
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SANTOSH KUMAR JHA
PRINCIPAL
3430161
AFFILIATION
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
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