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Principal

₹7.7L – ₹19L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Mount Carmel School And College
City
Prayagraj
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Prayagraj

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Prayagraj — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹13.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Mount Carmel School And College in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Mount Carmel School And College: a secondary institution in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.7 LPA – ₹19.0 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mount Carmel School And College receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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 the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average Principal salary in Prayagraj?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Prayagraj varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

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About the school

Mount Carmel School And College

Key facts about Mount Carmel School And College

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
VATSALA PANDEY
Affiliation #
2134330
Address
UDAYNAGAR, CHAMANGANJ, JHUNSI, Udaynagar, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 211019

Mount Carmel School And College is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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