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Principal

₹10L – ₹14L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Dumka, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 23d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Western English School
City
Dumka
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Dumka

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dumka — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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

Applications are invited for a Principal at Western English School in Dumka, Jharkhand. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Western English School, established 2014, runs as a senior secondary campus in Dumka, Jharkhand — 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. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.1 LPA – ₹14.3 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 Western English School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

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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.

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About the school

Western English School

Key facts about Western English School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Rajesh Kumar Jha
Affiliation #
3430696
Address
PO-PARHRA, DUMKA, Po-parhra, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814148

Western English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Dumka, Jharkhand.

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