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Principal

₹9.6L – ₹24L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 25 Aug
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Mentor International School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹24L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
25 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹16.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Mentor International School as a Principal in Pune, Maharashtra. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Mentor International School in Pune, Maharashtra is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.6 LPA – ₹23.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Mentor International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Mentor International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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About the school

Mentor International School

Key facts about Mentor International School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Deepika Thawani
Affiliation #
1131255
Address
NEAR WEST GATE, VIBGYOR SCHOOL RD, , HADAPSAR, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, Near West Gate, Pune, Maharashtra, 411028

Mentor International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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