Principal

New Era Academy· Est. 2013 · CBSE · Lucknow
₹11.7L – ₹20.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 28 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Lucknow.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.7L – ₹20.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Lucknow

₹11.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.7L – ₹20.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join New Era Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. New Era Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and New Era Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
New Era Academy
CBSE · Lucknow · Est. 2013 · 30:1 students per teacher
2013
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
BABITA JAISWAL
PRINCIPAL
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
2132091
AFFILIATION
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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