Principal

St. Michael's High School· Est. 1858 · CBSE · Patna
₹12.8L – ₹28.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 26 Sep
● posted 3 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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 – ₹28.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Patna

₹12.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.8L – ₹28.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹28.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at St. Michael's High School in Patna, Bihar. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: St. Michael's High School in Patna, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 1858, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. 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 (₹12.8 LPA – ₹28.1 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. Michael's High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
St. Michael's High School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Patna · Est. 1858
1858
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Fr A CHRISTU SAVARIRAJAN SJ
PRINCIPAL
330004
AFFILIATION
Patna, Bihar
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