Job Description

- Principal

Position

: Principal

Location

: Samastipur, Bihar

Qualification

: B.Ed (M.Ed / Postgraduate preferred)

Experience

: 5-10 years (including teaching & academic/administrative leadership)

Salary Range

: ₹80,000 - ?90,000 per month (negotiable based on profile & school type)

Gender Preference

: Male

About the Role

The Principal will provide academic leadership, administrative direction, and strategic vision to ensure the school delivers high-quality education, fosters holistic student development, and maintains compliance with board/regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

Develop, implement, and monitor curriculum and teaching methodologies. Ensure academic excellence through effective assessment systems. Drive innovative teaching practices and promote continuous learning.

2. Administration & Operations

Oversee day-to-day functioning of the school, including scheduling, examinations, and compliance with CBSE/State Board norms. Manage infrastructure, safety, and resources efficiently. Prepare and manage school budgets, ensuring financial discipline.

3. Staff Management

Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of teachers and staff. Build a motivated team through training, workshops, and professional development. Maintain discipline, accountability, and performance culture among staff.

4. Student Development

Ensure student welfare, discipline, and engagement in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Encourage holistic growth--academic, cultural, sports, and values-based learning. Provide counselling support and maintain strong student-teacher relationships.

5. Parent & Community Relations

Act as the primary liaison between parents, management, and staff. Address concerns and maintain transparency in communication. Build positive community presence and represent the school at public/educational forums.

6. Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to government, CBSE/State Board, and educational trust regulations. Maintain accurate records, reports, and audit readiness. Present school performance and development plans to the management board.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership & decision-making skills. Excellent communication (English & Hindi/local language). Strategic planning & organizational skills. Conflict resolution, problem solving, and crisis management abilities. Ability to inspire, motivate, and build high-performance teams.
Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree (any discipline) plus

B.Ed

(essential) Higher qualifications (M.Ed / Master's / educational leadership certificate) preferred
Experience

Minimum

5 to 10 years

of teaching experience At least

3-5 years

in leadership or administrative role (e.g. Vice-Principal, Head of Department, Academic Co-ordinator) is a plus
Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

Set and uphold the academic vision, mission and culture of excellence for the school Ensure alignment with regulatory bodies (CBSE / State Board etc.)

Academic Management

Oversee curriculum implementation, academic planning, assessment schedule, and student performance Monitor teaching quality and provide mentorship / feedback to teachers

Staff Management

Recruitment, supervision, training & professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff Maintain staff discipline, staffing schedules, appraisal

Student Welfare & Discipline

Maintain high standards of student behaviour and welfare Manage student admissions, counselling, extra-curricular programs

Operations & Administration

Budgeting & financial oversight Maintenance of infrastructure, school safety, and compliance with legal/board norms Liaison with parents, community, education department

Reporting & Accountability

Reporting academic outcomes, financials, regulatory compliance to the management / board Ensure audit, inspection readiness

Communication

Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders: parents, staff, government / board officials Represent the school in public forums
Skills / Attributes

Strong leadership & decision-making abilities Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (especially in English & local language) Organizational skills, time management, ability to handle multiple tasks Problem solving & crisis management Ability to motivate staff and drive continuous improvement
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Require Only Male Candidate
Work Location: In person