Principal

Shiksha Niketan· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Vaishali
₹11.1L – ₹22.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 23 Oct
● posted 29 May

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

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

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 Vaishali.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.1L – ₹22.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Vaishali

₹11.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.1L – ₹22.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Shiksha Niketan invites applications for a Principal in Vaishali, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Shiksha Niketan in Vaishali, Bihar operates as a secondary school, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹22.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shiksha Niketan. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Shiksha Niketan
CBSE · Vaishali · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VINOD KUMAR JHA
PRINCIPAL
330578
AFFILIATION
Vaishali, Bihar
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