Jupiter Academy is hiring a Principal — Jupiter Academy in Lucknow
Jupiter AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Jupiter Academy
- School
- Jupiter Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Jupiter Academy at Jupiter Academy, Lucknow. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Jupiter Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Jupiter Academy is a State Board Day School in Takrohi, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Jupiter Academy
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Jupiter Academy
Jupiter Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1998, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Jupiter Academy is a State Board Day School in Takrohi, Lucknow.
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