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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Michaels English School
- City
- Chandrapur
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 19+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Michaels English School invites applications for a Principal in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About St. Michaels English School: a secondary institution in Chandrapur, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.8 LPA – ₹16.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Michaels English School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Michaels English School
Key facts about St. Michaels English School
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRANALI VIKAS KOLHEKAR
- Affiliation #
- 1130286
St. Michaels English School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra.
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