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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Joseph's Convent High School
- City
- Ujjain
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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- 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. Joseph's Convent High School invites applications for a Principal in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Joseph's Convent High School in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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 (₹10.3 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Joseph's Convent High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — St. Joseph's Convent High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Joseph's Convent High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Joseph's Convent High School
Key facts about St. Joseph's Convent High School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SOBY THOMAS
- Affiliation #
- 1030517
St. Joseph's Convent High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
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