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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya
- City
- West Kameng
- State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya, established 1981, runs as a senior secondary campus in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in West Kameng.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya
Key facts about Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1981
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Vijay Kumar Tehariya
- Affiliation #
- 2230024
Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh.
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