Principal — NEXT School Vacancy at NEXT School, Mumbai
NEXT SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — NEXT School
- School
- NEXT School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹23L – ₹32L per year
- Experience
- 16–19 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
NEXT School, a IB 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: NEXT School aims to help students discover their passions and interests and unleash their innate drive to learn and contribute to the world. We personalise each student’s learning and, along with fulfilling academic requirements, help them do authentic, real world projects based on their interests where they learn by doing. Through this approach, we hope to help students learn how to do something productive and meaningful in the real world by doing what they love, which we believe will lead to a fulfilling life. Our approach encourages students to understand and appreciate differences and become compassionate, lifelong learners.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Principal — NEXT School?
Most Principal — NEXT School 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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About NEXT School
NEXT School aims to help students discover their passions and interests and unleash their innate drive to learn and contribute to the world. We personalise each student’s learning and, along with fulfilling academic requirements, help them do authentic, real world projects based on their interests where they learn by doing. Through this approach, we hope to help students learn how to do something productive and meaningful in the real world by doing what they love, which we believe will lead to a fulfilling life. Our approach encourages students to understand and appreciate differences and become compassionate, lifelong learners.
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