Principal

Shanti Niketan SR Secondary School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · Muzaffarpur
₹11.5L – ₹16.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Sep
● posted 26 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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Muzaffarpur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.5L – ₹16.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Muzaffarpur

₹11.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.5L – ₹16.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Shanti Niketan SR Secondary School in Muzaffarpur, Bihar as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Shanti Niketan SR Secondary School in Muzaffarpur, Bihar functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹16.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Shanti Niketan SR Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Shanti Niketan SR Secondary School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Muzaffarpur · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VIJAY KUMAR
PRINCIPAL
330383
AFFILIATION
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
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