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Principal

₹11L – ₹17L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Surat, Gujaratfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Lourdes Convent School
City
Surat
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹17L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Surat — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.8L
per year
Typical
₹14.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

Lourdes Convent School is looking for a Principal in Surat, Gujarat to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About the institution: Lourdes Convent School in Surat, Gujarat — a senior secondary setup, established 2023, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.8 LPA – ₹17.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Lourdes Convent School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

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How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Surat.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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About the school

Lourdes Convent School

Key facts about Lourdes Convent School

Key facts
Founded
2023
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SR SUJATA MARVI
Affiliation #
430565
Address
BESIDE SNEHANJALI HOSTEL, ATHWALINES, Beside Snehanjali Hostel, Surat, Gujarat, 395007

Lourdes Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Surat, Gujarat.

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