Principal

St. Xaviers High School· Est. 2014 · CBSE · Samastipur
₹11.4L – ₹25.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 23 Oct
● posted 27 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Samastipur.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.4L – ₹25.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Samastipur

₹11.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.4L – ₹25.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Xaviers High School invites applications for a Principal in Samastipur, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Xaviers High School in Samastipur, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.4 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and St. Xaviers High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
St. Xaviers High School
CBSE · Samastipur · Est. 2014
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
AMBIKESH PANDEY
PRINCIPAL
330972
AFFILIATION
Samastipur, Bihar
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