Principal — Modern English School Opening — Modern English School, Mumbai
Modern English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Modern English School
- School
- Modern English School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 15–17 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Modern English 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: Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Principal — Modern English School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
About Modern English School
Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction
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