Principal

St. John's High School· Est. 1960 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹8.6L – ₹18.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 27 Aug
● posted 26 Jun

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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 Chandigarh.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.6L – ₹18.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chandigarh

₹8.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.6L – ₹18.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at St. John's High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St. John's High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1960,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so St. John's High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
St. John's High School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1960
1960
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
RAJASHREE VIPIN
PRINCIPAL
2630038
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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