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Principal

₹9.4L – ₹18L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St Marys School
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

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Overview

Join St Marys School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St Marys School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St Marys School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Who fits

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About the school

St Marys School

Key facts about St Marys School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Poonam Bhushan
Affiliation #
2134161
Address
MIRZAGANJ, MALIHABAD, LUCKNOW, Mirzaganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226102

St Marys School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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