Principal — St. John’s English School & Junior College

St. John’s English School & Junior College· Est. 1981 · CBSE · Chennai
₹13.8L – ₹22.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site16–21 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 16 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

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹13.8L – ₹22.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal — St. John’s English School & Junior College in Chennai

₹13.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.8L – ₹22.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. John’s English School & Junior College (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Principal — St. John’s English School & Junior College. The school has been running for 45+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. John’s English School & Junior College, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Principal — St. John’s English School & Junior College

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

St. John’s English School & Junior College
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1981 · 24:1 students per teacher
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
24:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Toddler - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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