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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan
- City
- Saharsa
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 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
Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan is hiring a Principal in Saharsa, Bihar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan: a senior secondary institution in Saharsa, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹8.1 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Saharsa 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.
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUMIT KUMAR BISWAS
- Affiliation #
- 330512
Shanti Niketan Shikshan Sansthan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Saharsa, Bihar.
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