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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati
- City
- Amravati
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati is looking for a Principal in Amravati, Maharashtra to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati, established 2015, is a secondary campus in Amravati, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.8 LPA – ₹25.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
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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?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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Role details
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St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati
Key facts about St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Nelson Vargheese
- Affiliation #
- 1130906
St. Xaviers Cathedral School, Amravati is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Amravati, Maharashtra.
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