Mumbai: Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School Job at Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai Ambani International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- School
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Principal — Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, a ICSE 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: Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Bandra East, 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 ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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.
About Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a day cum boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 2003, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Bandra East, Mumbai.
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