Principal — St Xavier's School, Delhi

Est. 1960 · senior secondary · Hindi medium · 4 Raj Niwas
₹8.7L – ₹8.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 10 Feb
● posted 12 Nov

Job description

Overview

St Xavier's School, established 1960, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Delhi, Delhi.

The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.7 LPA–₹8.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.

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.

Ideal candidate — you have:

  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Delhi.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St Xavier's School
CBSE · Delhi · Est. 1960
1960
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Hindi
MEDIUM
Sobin Kayathinkara Thomas
PRINCIPAL
2730060
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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