Principal

Holy Cross Convent SR SEC School· Est. 1967 · CBSE · Surguja
₹7.7L – ₹14.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 27 Oct
● posted 30 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

·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.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Surguja.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹14.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Surguja

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹14.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Holy Cross Convent SR SEC School in Surguja, Chattisgarh is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Holy Cross Convent SR SEC School, established 1967, is a senior secondary school in Surguja, Chattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹14.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Holy Cross Convent SR SEC School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Holy Cross Convent SR SEC School
CBSE · Surguja · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR SR JESSY THEKKAN
PRINCIPAL
3330045
AFFILIATION
Surguja, Chattisgarh
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