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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.7L – ₹21.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
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- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 43+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School has opened applications for a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1983,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Role details
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Key facts about St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
International Christian Education Foundation is a Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The Society established, owns and administers three English-Medium, Co-Educational institutions in the name of St. Xavier's Schools at Chandigarh, Panchkula and S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali. It is an organization founded by Educationists who have had rich experience in the field of education. It is a Society comprising completely of Christians. The Chairman and Founder, Mr. Andrew John Gosain has had a teaching assosiation with French and Irish Missionaries spanning over 30 years. He had a dream to give to the nation a constructive and vital impetus in the field of education and nation building. After a struggle of over two decades,through the blessings of the Almighty and his selfless, determined commitment, today we see a bearing of fruit in the form of three schools mentioned below.
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