Mumbai: Principal — St. Xavier's High School Job at St. Xavier's High School
St. Xavier's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Xavier's High School
- School
- St. Xavier's High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 15–20 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — St. Xavier's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Xavier's High School, 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 is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Xavier's High School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 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 — St. Xavier's High School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About St. Xavier's High School
St. Xavier's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1869, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier's High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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