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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth
- City
- Balaghat
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh at Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.3 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Does Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Balaghat offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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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Key facts about Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Monika Elkar
- Affiliation #
- 1031185
Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
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