Principal — Darshan Academy Vacancy at Darshan Academy, Lucknow
Darshan AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Darshan Academy
- School
- Darshan Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Darshan Academy, 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: Darshan Academy strives to provide an education that embraces all aspects of a child’s being. With a network of schools dedicated to excellence, we empower students to meet the challenges of an evolving world with knowledge supported by wisdom, ethical values, resilience, confidence and respect for all life. Students learn good decision-making skills, as well as equipoise, and a lifelong passion for learning.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
About Darshan Academy
Darshan Academy strives to provide an education that embraces all aspects of a child’s being. With a network of schools dedicated to excellence, we empower students to meet the challenges of an evolving world with knowledge supported by wisdom, ethical values, resilience, confidence and respect for all life. Students learn good decision-making skills, as well as equipoise, and a lifelong passion for learning.
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