Principal

St Joseph School· Est. 1991 · CBSE · Ambala
₹8.3L – ₹17.9LCBSEcontractOn-site7–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 8 Oct
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1991.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ambala.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.3L – ₹17.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ambala

₹8.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.3L – ₹17.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join the faculty at St Joseph School as a Principal in Ambala, Haryana. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St Joseph School, established 1991, is a secondary school in Ambala, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.3 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St Joseph School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
St Joseph School
CBSE · Ambala · Est. 1991
1991
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SONIKA MAHNA
PRINCIPAL
530401
AFFILIATION
Ambala, Haryana
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