Principal

East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,· Est. 1889 · CBSE · Patna
₹11.1L – ₹19.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 25 Sep
● posted 23 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

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

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

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.1L – ₹19.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹11.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.1L – ₹19.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, in Patna, Bihar. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, in Patna, Bihar: a senior secondary institution, established 1889, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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 (₹11.1 LPA – ₹19.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Patna · Est. 1889
1889
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
Gyaneshwar
PRINCIPAL
380006
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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