Principal — Holy Cross School, Darbhanga

Est. 1967 · senior secondary · English medium · Donar
₹11.1L – ₹19.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 11 Dec
● posted 11 Jun

Job description

Overview

Holy Cross School in Darbhanga, Bihar is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About the institution: Holy Cross School in Darbhanga, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 1967, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.1 LPA – ₹19.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Holy Cross School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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 Darbhanga.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Holy Cross School
CBSE · Darbhanga · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JANCYMOL MATHEW
PRINCIPAL
330023
AFFILIATION
Darbhanga, Bihar
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