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Principal

₹12L – ₹21L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Vidya Niketan
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹16.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.1L
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.
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Job description

Overview

Vidya Niketan is hiring a Principal in Patna, Bihar. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Vidya Niketan in Patna, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.3 LPA – ₹21.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vidya Niketan. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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About the school

Vidya Niketan

Key facts about Vidya Niketan

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
VINAY KUMAR SINHA
Affiliation #
330207
Address
P.O. SARAI MANER, DANAPUR, PATNA, BIHAR, P.o. Sarai Maner, Patna, Bihar, 801113

Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Patna, Bihar.

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