Principal

Holy Cross International School· Est. 2002 · CBSE · Patna
₹8.2L – ₹17.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 12 Sep
● posted 21 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.2L – ₹17.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹8.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.2L – ₹17.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Holy Cross International School is looking for a Principal in Patna, Bihar to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Holy Cross International School in Patna, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.2 LPA – ₹17.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Holy Cross International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Holy Cross International School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Patna · Est. 2002
2002
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MERLIN MENTO MARIA JOHN
PRINCIPAL
330529
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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