Principal

St.thomas School· Est. 2006 · CBSE · Varanasi
₹11.3L – ₹13.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 31 Aug
● posted 28 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Varanasi.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.3L – ₹13.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Varanasi

₹11.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.3L – ₹13.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St.thomas School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: St.thomas School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.3 LPA – ₹13.7 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.
St.thomas School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Varanasi · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
FR. SANTOSH KUMAR
PRINCIPAL
2131548
AFFILIATION
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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