Principal — St Columbas School, New Delhi

Est. 1941
₹1,05,500–2,36,500 /month(₹12.6L–28.4L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 3 Nov
● posted 25 May
Experience
7–12 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

We are looking for a Principal to join St Columbas School in New Delhi, Delhi. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. St Columbas School in New Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1941, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹12.6 LPA – ₹28.4 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St Columbas School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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

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  1. Coordinator→
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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St Columbas School
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1941
1941
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
ROBERT ANTHONY FERNANDES
PRINCIPAL
2730144
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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What is the salary for this job?

St Columbas School lists ₹1,05,500–2,36,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 7–12 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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