Principal — Vidya Jyoti Jagat, Nalanda

Vidya Jyoti Jagat requires a Principal in Nalanda, Bihar for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Vidya Jyoti Jagat, established 2006, is a senior secondary school in Nalanda, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vidya Jyoti Jagat receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.