Principal

St Marys Academy· Est. 2004 · CBSE · Patna
₹9.0L – ₹20.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Nov
● posted 18 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

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

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 Patna.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.0L – ₹20.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹9.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.0L – ₹20.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St Marys Academy is hiring a Principal in Patna, Bihar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St Marys Academy, established 2004, runs as a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.0 LPA – ₹20.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Marys Academy instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
St Marys Academy
CBSE · Patna · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Fr Jospeh Raj
PRINCIPAL
330454
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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