Head of School — Modern Montessori International Preschool Vacancy at Modern Montessori International Preschool, Pune
Modern Montessori International PreschoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Modern Montessori International Preschool
- School
- Modern Montessori International Preschool
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Modern Montessori International Preschool, a No Board school in Pune, is hiring a Head of School.
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: The Modern Montessori International (MMI) Group, the global educational organization, specializing in the Montessori Method of early childhood education was formed in 1989. It is the pioneer in Early Childhood Education and encompasses with more than 100 pre-schools in 15 countries across 4 continents – making it one of the largest Montessori presences in the world. MMI Asia Pacific HQ is located in Singapore, India HQ in Gurgaon and Pune region office at Baner Balewadi.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Head of School — Modern Montessori International Preschool 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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School — Modern Montessori International Preschool 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.
About Modern Montessori International Preschool
The Modern Montessori International (MMI) Group, the global educational organization, specializing in the Montessori Method of early childhood education was formed in 1989. It is the pioneer in Early Childhood Education and encompasses with more than 100 pre-schools in 15 countries across 4 continents – making it one of the largest Montessori presences in the world. MMI Asia Pacific HQ is located in Singapore, India HQ in Gurgaon and Pune region office at Baner Balewadi.
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