St. Xavier's School is hiring a Principal — St. Xavier's School in Pune
St. Xavier's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Xavier's School
- School
- St. Xavier's School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 14–16 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Principal — St. Xavier's School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 3+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Xavier's School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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 School is a CBSE Day School in Gultekdi, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Xavier's School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Principal — St. Xavier's School?
Most Principal — St. Xavier's School 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 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 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.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About St. Xavier's School
St. Xavier's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier's School is a CBSE Day School in Gultekdi, Pune.
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