Head of School — Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School Vacancy at Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School, Mumbai

Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹8.9L – ₹13L / yrState Board11–15 yrs expPosted 13d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School
School
Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹13L per year
Experience
11–15 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1858

Job description

Overview

Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Head of School.

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: The school was built by Sorabjee Shapoorjee Bengallee in memory of his mother, Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee, and in token of his filial love and gratitude for all that she had done for him.The full name of the School is “Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee Girls’ High School”. The original school was a fine bungalow, situated at the junction of Parsi Bazaar Street and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Road. The School was only for Parsee girls back then. For the first time in 1944, the students were sent for the Matriculation Examination. With the passage of time, the old building gave way to a new edifice in a new locality. In 1952, the new building comprising of five storeys was completed. It was located at Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, formerly known as New Marine Lines. The School is managed by The Parsee Girls’ School Association (PGSA) ever since its inception in 1858. The aim of PGSA is ‘Service to Girls’ Education’.

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About Bai B.S. Bengallee Girls' High School

The school was built by Sorabjee Shapoorjee Bengallee in memory of his mother, Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee, and in token of his filial love and gratitude for all that she had done for him.The full name of the School is “Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee Girls’ High School”. The original school was a fine bungalow, situated at the junction of Parsi Bazaar Street and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Road. The School was only for Parsee girls back then. For the first time in 1944, the students were sent for the Matriculation Examination. With the passage of time, the old building gave way to a new edifice in a new locality. In 1952, the new building comprising of five storeys was completed. It was located at Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, formerly known as New Marine Lines. The School is managed by The Parsee Girls’ School Association (PGSA) ever since its inception in 1858. The aim of PGSA is ‘Service to Girls’ Education’.

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