Principal

Central Public School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · Lucknow
₹9.7L – ₹13.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 26 Oct
● posted 18 May

Why apply

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 handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Lucknow.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.7L – ₹13.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Lucknow

₹9.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.7L – ₹13.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Central Public School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Central Public School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹13.5 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Central Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Central Public School
CBSE · Lucknow · Est. 2007 · 30:1 students per teacher
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DIVYA PANDEY
PRINCIPAL
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
2132473
AFFILIATION
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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