Principal

St Stephen's School is recruiting a Principal in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. St Stephen's School, established 1991, runs as a senior secondary campus in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹17.2 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. Submit your application on this page and St Stephen's School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.