Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mayo College
- City
- Ajmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Principal at Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1875,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹17.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mayo College instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mayo College follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mayo College
Key facts about Mayo College
- Founded
- 1875
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
Founded in 1875, Mayo College is established among the top educational providers in the region. It is an only boys school that is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Mayo offers spacious infrastructure and world-class boarding facilities. It is committed to teaching and practicing all the 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid down by the United Nations. Mayo has the highest intake of foreign exchange students among all schools in India. To provide students with an international perspective, every year our students participate in International Exchange Programmes and Projects in countries such as Australia, South Africa, Germany, France, the USA, and the UK. It has a large campus of 187 acres that includes various sports facilities like a gymnasium, sports infrastructures, hostels, and 3 separate mess facilities for student groups.
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