Dhirubhai Ambani International School is hiring a Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai
Dhirubhai Ambani International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- School
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹17L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: IB. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, a IB school in Mumbai, 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: Premier IB and ICSE school in Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in an IB school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a day school affiliated to IB, established in 2003, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Premier IB and ICSE school in Mumbai.
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