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Principal

₹12L – ₹22L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 16 Jul 13 days left
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 35d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Saraswati Vidya Mandir
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
16 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.5L
per year
Typical
₹17.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Patna, Bihar is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Saraswati Vidya Mandir, established 1996, runs as a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.5 LPA – ₹21.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Saraswati Vidya Mandir receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

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About the school

Saraswati Vidya Mandir

Key facts about Saraswati Vidya Mandir

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAYANT KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Affiliation #
330332
Address
GULAB BAGH, BARH, Gulab Bagh, Patna, Bihar, 803213

Saraswati Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Patna, Bihar.

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