Mary Gardiner's Convent School is hiring a Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School in Lucknow
Mary Gardiner's Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School
- School
- Mary Gardiner's Convent School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School at Mary Gardiner's Convent School, Lucknow. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mary Gardiner's Convent School, a CBSE 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: Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in LDA Colony, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
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.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
About Mary Gardiner's Convent School
Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in LDA Colony, Lucknow.
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