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Principal

₹9.4L – ₹21L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 23 Aug
Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Canossa School
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Lucknow

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Lucknow — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • 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

Canossa School is recruiting a Principal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Canossa School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Canossa School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What is the average Principal salary in Lucknow?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Lucknow varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Lucknow), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

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About the school

Canossa School

Key facts about Canossa School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ROSY MADAVANA PATHROSE
Affiliation #
2131225
Address
KUKRAIL PICNIC SPOT ROAD FARIDINAGAR. LUCKNOW - 226016, Kukrail Picnic Spot, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226015

Canossa School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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