Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St Michaels School
- City
- Maihar
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
St Michaels School in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St Michaels School, established 2019, is a secondary school in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.1 LPA – ₹23.9 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 here so St Michaels School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St Michaels School
Key facts about St Michaels School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JAI KISHOR DWIVEDI
- Affiliation #
- 1031232
St Michaels School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh.
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