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Principal

₹10L – ₹27L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 8 Jul 5 days left
Sitamarhi, BiharcontractPosted 39d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Josephs School
City
Sitamarhi
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10L – ₹27L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
8 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Sitamarhi

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Sitamarhi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.2L
per year
Typical
₹18.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 17+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at St. Josephs School in Sitamarhi, Bihar. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. St. Josephs School in Sitamarhi, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹26.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St. Josephs School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What is the average Principal salary in Sitamarhi?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Sitamarhi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

St. Josephs School

Key facts about St. Josephs School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PALLAVI RAJ
Affiliation #
330768
Address
AT- KARNAHIYA, P.O.- BAKHARI, DISTT.- SITAMARHI, At- Karnahiya, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843325

St. Josephs School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Sitamarhi, Bihar.

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