Principal — Jawahar Vidyalaya Opening — Jawahar Vidyalaya, Mumbai
Jawahar VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Jawahar Vidyalaya
- School
- Jawahar Vidyalaya
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Jawahar Vidyalaya, 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: Equip students with knowledge & skills in their choosen stream include inculcate values, identify hidden talents.Provide opportunities for students to realize their full potential & thus shape them into future leader. Entrepreneurs & above all good human beings. To cultivate, recognize and respect the opinions and contributions of the child, parents and teachers. To provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning where individuality is recognized and diversity is celebrated. To provide instruction that encourages development of each child's practical, cognitive, physical, Social and moral potential. To present a curriculum that is intellectually stimulating and developmentally appropriate. To encourage initiative, self-discipline, critical thinking and creative approaches to problem-solving. To foster the values of good citizenship through community service, civic awareness and development of leadership potential.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About Jawahar Vidyalaya
Equip students with knowledge & skills in their choosen stream include inculcate values, identify hidden talents.Provide opportunities for students to realize their full potential & thus shape them into future leader. Entrepreneurs & above all good human beings. To cultivate, recognize and respect the opinions and contributions of the child, parents and teachers. To provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning where individuality is recognized and diversity is celebrated. To provide instruction that encourages development of each child's practical, cognitive, physical, Social and moral potential. To present a curriculum that is intellectually stimulating and developmentally appropriate. To encourage initiative, self-discipline, critical thinking and creative approaches to problem-solving. To foster the values of good citizenship through community service, civic awareness and development of leadership potential.
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