Principal

St. Paul's Higher Secondary School is looking for a Principal in Katni, Madhya Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About St. Paul's Higher Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Katni, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1934,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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 and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.3 LPA – ₹15.7 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and St. Paul's Higher Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.