Principal

St. Karen's Secondary School· Est. 1990 · CBSE · Patna
₹12.8L – ₹21.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Oct
● 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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·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.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.8L – ₹21.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹12.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.8L – ₹21.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Karen's Secondary 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 Secondary School in Patna, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.8 LPA – ₹21.8 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Karen's Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
St. Karen's Secondary School
CBSE · Patna · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MARYKUTTY THOMAS
PRINCIPAL
330051
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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