Principal — St. Joseph's High School
St. Joseph's High School
₹86,000–1,29,000 /monthNavi Mumbai12–15 yrsState Board
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Principal jobs in Navi Mumbai
As of 4 Nov 2026, 49 Principal vacancies are open in Navi Mumbai across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹96,000–₹1,96,500/month (median ₹1,44,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 50%, State Board 33% and ICSE 17% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹1,59,500 at CBSE schools and ₹1,37,500 at State Board schools. By school type: 12 day school. Top hiring: Bajaj International School, I E S Navi Mumbai High School and Lokmanya Tilak International School.
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All dated listings here were posted in Jun 2026. They ask for 17+ years (median). All 12 are full-time. 1 of the 12 listings shown comes from verified schools. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹11.6L – ₹23.4L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE · State Board · ICSE
- Verified schools
- 1 in first page
Principal interview — Navi Mumbai
Principal interview in Navi Mumbai? Real questions from CBSE / ICSE / IB panels, a demo lesson planner, and salary talking points.
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49 jobs for Principal in Navi Mumbai
Principal — MES Public School
MES Public School
₹1,43,500–1,95,000 /monthNavi Mumbai17–20 yrsCBSE
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Principal — Radcliffe School
Radcliffe SchoolVerified
₹1,57,500–1,96,500 /monthNavi Mumbai18–20 yrsCBSE
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Principal — Ramsheth Thakur Public School
Ramsheth Thakur Public School
₹96,500–1,61,500 /monthNavi Mumbai10–14 yrsCBSE
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Principal — Lokmanya Tilak International School
Lokmanya Tilak International School
₹1,05,000–1,42,500 /monthNavi Mumbai11–13 yrsCBSE
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Principal — I E S Navi Mumbai High School
I E S Navi Mumbai High School
₹1,18,500–1,71,500 /monthNavi Mumbai17–21 yrsState Board
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Principal — Tilak Public School
Tilak Public School
₹1,53,500–2,36,000 /monthNavi Mumbai18–22 yrsCBSE
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Principal — Bajaj International School
Bajaj International School
₹96,000–1,47,500 /monthNavi Mumbai10–13 yrsICSE
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Principal — Reliance Foundation School
Reliance Foundation School
₹1,29,000–1,70,000 /monthNavi Mumbai15–17 yrsCBSE
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Principal — Western College Of Commerce And Business Management (Junior College)
Western College Of Commerce And Business Management (Junior College)
₹1,17,500–1,69,000 /monthNavi Mumbai17–21 yrsState Board
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Principal — Ryan Christian School
Ryan Christian School
₹1,22,500–1,79,000 /monthNavi Mumbai14–17 yrsICSE
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Principal — Shetkari Shikshan Sanstha
Shetkari Shikshan Sanstha
₹1,15,000–1,47,500 /monthNavi Mumbai17–19 yrsState Board
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · Navi Mumbai
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Salary bands by experience — Principal · Navi Mumbai
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹84k–₹1.1L per month
- ₹10.1L– ₹13.2L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹1.2L–₹1.5L per month
- ₹13.9L– ₹18.3L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹1.4L–₹1.9L per month
- ₹17.0L– ₹22.3L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹1.9L–₹2.5L per month
- ₹23.3L– ₹30.4L per year (approx.)
When schools in Navi Mumbai hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a Principal in Navi Mumbai
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the Principal qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Navi Mumbai that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every Principal shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.