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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Columbia Convent Institute
- City
- Ghaziabad
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Columbia Convent Institute is looking for a Principal in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Columbia Convent Institute, established 2001, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.5 LPA – ₹25.3 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Columbia Convent Institute reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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What is the salary for this Principal role?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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Are meals provided at school?
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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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Where exactly is Columbia Convent Institute located?
The school is in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Columbia Convent Institute
Key facts about Columbia Convent Institute
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rakesh Chandra
- Affiliation #
- 2130748
Columbia Convent Institute is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
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