Principal — St. Francis School Opening — St. Francis School, Lucknow
St. Francis SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Francis School
- School
- St. Francis School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — St. Francis School at St. Francis School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 12+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Francis School, a CISCE school in Lucknow, 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. Francis School is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Francis School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
About St. Francis School
St. Francis School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2014, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
St. Francis School is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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