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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Michael's Senior Secondary School
- City
- Gurugram
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Principal at St. Michael's Senior Secondary School in Gurugram, Haryana. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. St. Michael's Senior Secondary School, established 1952, is a senior secondary campus in Gurugram, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.5 LPA – ₹24.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and St. Michael's Senior Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — St. Michael's Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Michael's Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Michael's Senior Secondary School
Key facts about St. Michael's Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1952
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR LIJI PETER
- Affiliation #
- 530210
St. Michael's Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in Gurugram, Haryana.
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