Lucknow: Principal — St. Paul's College Job at St. Paul's College

St. Paul's College
Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfull-time₹12L – ₹16L / yrCISCE17–20 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — St. Paul's College
School
St. Paul's College
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CISCE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹16L per year
Experience
17–20 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1957

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Job description

Overview

Principal — St. Paul's College at St. Paul's College, Lucknow. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 69+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. Paul's College, a CISCE school in Lucknow, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: St. Paul's College is a CISCE Day School in Cantonment, Lucknow.

What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Paul's College

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in a CISCE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Lucknow

Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.

Common questions about this role

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.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

About St. Paul's College

St. Paul's College is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1957, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

St. Paul's College is a CISCE Day School in Cantonment, Lucknow.

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