Principal — St. Karen's High School, Patna

Est. 1965
₹10.7L – ₹27.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Oct
● posted 19 Jun

Job description

Overview

St. Karen's High School requires a Principal in Patna, Bihar for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. St. Karen's High School in Patna, Bihar functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1965,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.7 LPA – ₹27.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Karen's High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Patna.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St. Karen's High School
CBSE · Patna · Est. 1965
1965
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SEEMA SINGH
PRINCIPAL
330327
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
View school

More jobs at St. Karen's High School

33 open roles right now · Hiring since May 2026

See all 33 →
Open roles
33
Hiring since
May 2026
Response
New
Also hiring forPGTHODFrontOfficeLibrarySection

Frequently asked questions

Similar jobs in and around Patna

  • PrincipalB. P. L. Residential Public School · Patna
  • PrincipalIshan International Girls School · Patna
  • PrincipalD.a.v. Public School , Achchhua, Paliganj · Patna
  • PrincipalLittle Flowers School · Patna
  • PrincipalBihta Public School · Patna
  • PrincipalModern School · Patna
  • PrincipalEkalavya Educational Complex · Patna
  • PrincipalMount Litera Zee School Bihta · Patna

Explore similar searches