Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Xavier Convent School
- City
- Barnala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Join St. Xavier Convent School in Barnala, Punjab as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About St. Xavier Convent School in Barnala, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.4 LPA – ₹12.6 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Xavier Convent School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
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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.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Xavier Convent School
Key facts about St. Xavier Convent School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- POOJA SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1631338
St. Xavier Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Barnala, Punjab.
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