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Principal

₹8.1L – ₹18L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 28 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Thomas School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Join the faculty at St. Thomas School as a Principal in Patna, Bihar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St. Thomas School, established 2014, is a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.1 LPA – ₹17.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Thomas School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

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About the school

St. Thomas School

Key facts about St. Thomas School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ANUMITA VERMA
Affiliation #
330868
Address
CHHITMA,P.S­ DIDARGANJ, PATNA CITY, PATNA, Chhitma, Patna, Bihar, 800000

St. Thomas School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Patna, Bihar.

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