Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School Vacancy at Mary Gardiner's Convent School, 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
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 15–18 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School — Mary Gardiner's Convent School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
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 Mansarovar Yojana, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Mary Gardiner's Convent School
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 CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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 Mansarovar Yojana, Lucknow.
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