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An opportunity for those who can take-up a challenging job

We are reporting this advertisement. A few candidates whom we found suitable among the earlier applicants seem to have got jobs elsewhere before we completed the process. This time we will keep the process brief.

It is a challenging job. However, there is a very good team and a stable organisation to support the principal. Details of expectations are given in the job description.

If you want to see the location and satellite view of the school just type “Digantar Vidyalaya Bhavgarh” in google maps. History and pedagogy of the school and philosophy of the organisation can be found at digantar.org.

Detailed Job Description

Principal Position at Digantar Vidyalaya, Jaipur

Introduction

Digantar, established in 1978 as an alternative school in Jaipur, provides completely free education to 186 children across its two schools, serving the local community. We are embarking on a transformative journey to ensure the financial self-sustenance of one of the two Digantar Vidyalayas and to expand our unique self-paced, independent learning approach. Under Vision 2030, we plan to introduce a model in one of our Vidyalayas where 50% of students will continue to receive free education, while the other 50% will pay fees.

For further information visit: https://www.digantar.org

Key Responsibilities

In order to transform our existing school, we need a principal with a deep commitment to the level of obsession to actualize this vision into reality. While we aim to keep the job description concise – essentially, ‘Transform and Run the school!’- Below are the key indicators for the broader responsibilities of the position:

1. Make and implement strategies to achieve the 50-50 model of free and fee-paying students while ensuring socio-political equality and quality education.
2. Community Engagement and Admissions: Build partnerships with parents, community members, and educational partners to support the school’s mission and ensure admissions of both fee-paying and non-fee-paying students.
3. Oversee Curriculum and Pedagogy: Refine and align the curriculum with pedagogy, recruit teachers and plan capacity building programmes.
4. Implement Financial Models: Develop fundraising strategies, and build community support to ensure the school’s financial self-sufficiency.
5. Ensure Compliance and Efficiency: Oversee school operations, including curriculum alignment, resource management, infrastructure upgrades and sustain school culture. 

Essential Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in any of the subjects from a recognized university.
2. A degree in education, such as a B.Ed. or its equivalent, or an M.Ed., is required.
3. A Ph.D. in the relevant area will be advantageous.
4. Experience of 5 years or above as a principal of a financially successful school.
5. Proficiency in English and Hindi languages is essential.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convince parents and build partnerships.

• Knowledge of educational aspects, policies, and a strong conviction in the idea of education.
• Proven leadership experience in education, ideally in a transformative role.
• Deep understanding of progressive educational practices and their implementation.
• Strong financial intelligence and experience in managing budgets and fundraising initiatives.
• School principal holds a pivotal role within the administrative structure of schools, collaborating effectively with fellow administrators, staff, teachers, students, and parents. She/he must have the disposition to maintain harmonious and productive relationships with all these stakeholders.

Remuneration and Location

1. The consolidated salary that is negotiable up 1, 10,000/- per month.
2. The job location is Jaipur.

Selection Process and Important Dates

1. Please fill in the basic information using the link provided below and upload your CV given at the end of the form: https://bit.ly/Information_Digantar.
2. The deadline for submitting the form is 2^nd November 2024.
3. After reviewing the information and CVs, selected candidates will be informed via phone or email by 4th November 2024 for the next steps.

For shortlisted candidates, the selection process will consist of two stages:

1. An online conversation with the Secretary of Digantar
2. A final in-person interview conducted by a panel of approximately 4 to 5 members.

For further information, please contact: Mr. Khyaliram Swami, Mobile No: 9214181380 Email: kswami.digantar@gmail.com