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Principal

at Shiksha Niketan · East Singhbhum · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.1L – ₹22L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 14 Aug
East Singhbhum, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Shiksha Niketan
City
East Singhbhum
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in East Singhbhum — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.1L
per year
Typical
₹15L
per year
Senior / high
₹22L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Shiksha Niketan is recruiting a Principal in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Shiksha Niketan, established 1968, is a senior secondary campus in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.1 LPA – ₹22.0 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Shiksha Niketan academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in East Singhbhum 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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

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Shiksha Niketan

Key facts about Shiksha Niketan

Key facts
Founded
1968
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUMITA DEY
Affiliation #
3430245
Address
SHIKSHA NIKETAN TELCOP.O INDRANAGAR, Shiksha Niketan Telcop.o, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 831008

Shiksha Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand.

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