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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 113+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Principal to join Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1913,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.3 LPA – ₹18.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Can I negotiate the salary at Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the average Principal salary in Mumbai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Mumbai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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Key facts about Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School
- Founded
- 1913
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School, established in 1913, started its journey as a primary-level boarding school, exclusively for Parsee girls. With an initial enrolment of forty students, the school quickly became a beacon of education under the guidance of a dedicated Board of Trustees. In a significant move in 1963, the Board extended its arms to welcome day scholars from all communities. This pivotal decision marked a turning point, transforming the institution into a fully operational full fledged school. Today, Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School stands as an esteemed minority private unaided institution, dedicated to nurturing young minds and providing quality education to the diverse communities it serves. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the school continues to be a cornerstone of education in Mumbai.
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