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Principal

₹12L – ₹26L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Infant Jesus Academy
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹26L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Patna

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.0L
per year
Typical
₹18.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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21 days left

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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

Immediate opening: Principal at Infant Jesus Academy in Patna, Bihar. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Infant Jesus Academy, established 2000, is a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹25.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Infant Jesus Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Infant Jesus Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Infant Jesus Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average Principal salary in Patna?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Patna. 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.

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About the school

Infant Jesus Academy

Key facts about Infant Jesus Academy

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ROOBY THADATHIL
Affiliation #
330500
Address
PO- KHUSROPUR, PS- KHUSROPUR, DIST- PATNA, Po- Khusropur, Patna, Bihar, 803202

Infant Jesus Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Patna, Bihar.

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