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Principal

at Ashok Academy · Mumbai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.5L – ₹14.8L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 16 Jul 11 days left
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Ashok Academy
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.5L – ₹14.8L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
16 Jul 2026

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Entry / low
₹8.5L
per year
Typical
₹11.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Ashok Academy is looking for a Principal in Mumbai, Maharashtra to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: Ashok Academy in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a secondary setup, established 1979, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Ashok Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

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Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Ashok Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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Ashok Academy

Key facts about Ashok Academy

Key facts
Founded
1979
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
KULSOOM FATIMA
Affiliation #
1130116
Address
GOLDEN CHARRIOT ANNEXE LOKHANDWALA COMPLEX ANDHERI WEST, MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA, Golden Charriot Annexe Lokhandwala Complex Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400053

Ashok Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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