Principal — City Montessori School

City Montessori School· Est. 1959 · CBSE · Lucknow
₹12.3L – ₹16.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site14–16 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 9 Jun

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

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Lucknow.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.3L – ₹16.4L / yrHealth insuranceProfessional development budgetFree transportSubsidised lunchPerformance bonus

Pay benchmark — Principal — City Montessori School in Lucknow

₹12.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.3L – ₹16.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Principal — City Montessori School at City Montessori School, Lucknow. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 67+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

City Montessori School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: World's largest CBSE school by enrolment.

What you'll handle as a Principal — City Montessori School

Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Lucknow

Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.

City Montessori School
CBSE · Day · Lucknow · Est. 1959
1959
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day
LEVEL
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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