Principal — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College Opening — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 17–22 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Principal — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College at St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
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