Principal — Gopal Sharma Memorial School Opening — Gopal Sharma Memorial School, Mumbai
Gopal Sharma Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Gopal Sharma Memorial School
- School
- Gopal Sharma Memorial School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 12–17 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Gopal Sharma Memorial School — Gopal Sharma Memorial School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 27+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Gopal Sharma Memorial School, a State Board 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: Gopal Sharma Memorial School is a State Board Day School in Powai, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Gopal Sharma Memorial School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Gopal Sharma Memorial School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Gopal Sharma Memorial School
Gopal Sharma Memorial School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1999, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Gopal Sharma Memorial School is a State Board Day School in Powai, Mumbai.
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