Principal

Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium School· Est. 2010 · CBSE · Pune
₹12.8L – ₹24.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 15 Oct
● posted 19 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Pune.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.8L – ₹24.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Pune

₹12.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.8L – ₹24.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium School in Pune, Maharashtra is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium School in Pune, Maharashtra: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.8 LPA – ₹24.1 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium School
CBSE · Pune · Est. 2010 · 18:1 students per teacher
2010
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Rajikumari L
PRINCIPAL
18:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
1130365
AFFILIATION
Pune, Maharashtra
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