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Principal

at Wisdom Academy · Dhamtari · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.3L – ₹9.0L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 18 Jul 15 days left
Dhamtari, Chattisgarhfull-timePosted 44d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Wisdom Academy
City
Dhamtari
State
Chattisgarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
20 May 2026
Closing date
18 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dhamtari — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.3L
per year
Typical
₹8.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹9.0L
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.
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Job description

Overview

Wisdom Academy in Dhamtari, Chattisgarh is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Wisdom Academy in Dhamtari, Chattisgarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.3 LPA – ₹9.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Wisdom Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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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 Dhamtari.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Dhamtari run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

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About the school

Wisdom Academy

Key facts about Wisdom Academy

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
USHA GUPTA
Affiliation #
3330162
Address
MAKHESHWAR WARD, SIHAWA ROAD, DHAMTARI, Makheshwar Ward, Dhamtari, Chattisgarh, 493773

Wisdom Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Dhamtari, Chattisgarh.

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