Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St.michaels Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kanker
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 52+ years.
Job description
Overview
St.michaels Higher Secondary School invites applications for a Principal in Kanker, Chattisgarh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St.michaels Higher Secondary School in Kanker, Chattisgarh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1974,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.8 LPA – ₹28.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St.michaels Higher Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St.michaels Higher Secondary School
Key facts about St.michaels Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1974
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANEESH ANTONY
- Affiliation #
- 3330219
St.michaels Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in Kanker, Chattisgarh.
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