Principal

St. James Convent School· CBSE · S.a.s Nagar
₹10.6L – ₹26.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 16 Aug
● posted 20 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in S.a.s Nagar.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.6L – ₹26.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in S.a.s Nagar

₹10.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.6L – ₹26.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. James Convent School is looking for a Principal in S.a.s Nagar, Punjab to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: St. James Convent School in S.a.s Nagar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.6 LPA – ₹26.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. James Convent School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
St. James Convent School
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · S.a.s Nagar
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
141
STUDENTS
2
TEACHERS
S.a.s Nagar, Punjab
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