Principal

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