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Principal

₹9.7L – ₹10L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Giridih, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Holy Cross School
City
Giridih
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹10L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Giridih — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹10.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Holy Cross School invites applications for a Principal in Giridih, Jharkhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Holy Cross School in Giridih, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.7 LPA – ₹10.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Holy Cross School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What is the average Principal salary in Giridih?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Giridih. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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About the school

Holy Cross School

Key facts about Holy Cross School

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHANTHI DORETHI DSOUZA
Affiliation #
3430360
Address
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL PACHAMBA PO GIRIDIH DISTRICT, Holy Cross School, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815316

Holy Cross School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Giridih, Jharkhand.

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