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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St.xavier Convent School
- City
- Ludhiana
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹23.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
St.xavier Convent School in Ludhiana, Punjab is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. St.xavier Convent School in Ludhiana, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.9 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St.xavier Convent School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St.xavier Convent School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Principal salary in Ludhiana?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Ludhiana. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Key facts about St.xavier Convent School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JASWANT KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1631332
St.xavier Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Ludhiana, Punjab.
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