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Principal

₹10L – ₹17L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 22 Aug
Durg, Chattisgarhfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School
City
Durg
State
Chattisgarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Durg — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10L
per year
Typical
₹13.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School invites applications for a Principal in Durg, Chattisgarh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School, established 1990, is a senior secondary campus in Durg, Chattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.0 LPA – ₹16.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School

Key facts about St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
1990
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Basil Tirkey
Affiliation #
3330253
Address
SHANTINAGAR, SUPELA P.O., BHILAI, DURG DT, CG., Shantinagar, Durg, Chattisgarh, 490023

St.xaviers Higher Secondary English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Durg, Chattisgarh.

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