
Principal — Dheeraj International School Opening — Dheeraj International School, Pune
Dheeraj International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Dheeraj International School
- School
- Dheeraj International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹18L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 17–20 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Pune, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Principal — Dheeraj International School at Dheeraj International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Dheeraj International 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: Dheeraj International School is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Dheeraj International School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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.
About Dheeraj International School
Dheeraj International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Dheeraj International School is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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