Principal — Navy Children School Vacancy at Navy Children School, Mumbai
Navy Children SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Navy Children School
- School
- Navy Children School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹19L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 18–21 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Navy Children School, a CBSE 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: Navy Children School is a co-educational school for classes from Stds I to XII and is located in the Navy Nagar at Colaba. This school was commissioned on 14 November 1989 by Mrs. Krishna Jain, President, Naval Wives Welfare Association and follows CBSE curriculum.It is run by the Navy Education Society NES and administered by the Headquarters, Western Naval Command. It prepares pupils for examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The Navy Children School aims at the overall development of each student’s personality, laying emphasis on the inculcation of a rational outlook. The school endeavours to achieve academic excellence amongst the students and the development of an insatiable thirst for knowledge. It also aims at promoting the basic human values of life.
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 leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Navy Children School 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Navy Children School
Navy Children School is a co-educational school for classes from Stds I to XII and is located in the Navy Nagar at Colaba. This school was commissioned on 14 November 1989 by Mrs. Krishna Jain, President, Naval Wives Welfare Association and follows CBSE curriculum.It is run by the Navy Education Society NES and administered by the Headquarters, Western Naval Command. It prepares pupils for examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The Navy Children School aims at the overall development of each student’s personality, laying emphasis on the inculcation of a rational outlook. The school endeavours to achieve academic excellence amongst the students and the development of an insatiable thirst for knowledge. It also aims at promoting the basic human values of life.
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