Principal

St. Karen's High School· Est. 1965 · CBSE · Patna
₹10.7L – ₹27.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 31 Aug
● posted 19 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

·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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹27.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹27.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹27.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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.
St. Karen's High School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Patna · Est. 1965
1965
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SEEMA SINGH
PRINCIPAL
330327
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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