Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur
- City
- Dhar
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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Principal
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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.
Job description
Overview
St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.8 LPA – ₹9.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur
Key facts about St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LINY POULOSE
- Affiliation #
- 1030361
St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Pithampur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
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