Delhi: Principal — St Columba's School Job at St Columba's School
St Columba's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St Columba's School
- School
- St Columba's School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹16L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 16–21 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St Columba's School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — St Columba's School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 85+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St Columba's School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: St Columba's School is a CBSE Day School in Gole Market, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St Columba's School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St Columba's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this Principal — St Columba's School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About St Columba's School
St Columba's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1941, located in Delhi, Delhi.
St Columba's School is a CBSE Day School in Gole Market, Delhi.
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