Mumbai: Principal — NSM School Job at NSM School
NSM SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — NSM School
- School
- NSM School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 12–14 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
NSM School, a CISCE 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: NSM School, formerly known as Smt. HM. Nanavati English High School is operated by Nava Samaj Mandal Trust, one of the leading educational institutions in Vile Parle. The foundation stone was laid by the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri B. G. Kher, and the school building was inaugurated by the former President of India, Shri Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. In these sixty-four years, the trust has achieved the status of the most respected institution due to its unique characteristics under various parameters. NSM School offers day classes in kindergarten through 10th grade. It offers an ICSE curriculum and is an English coeducational high school. The school encompasses an impressive campus, dotted with various facilities that are exemplary of excellent infrastructure.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
About NSM School
NSM School, formerly known as Smt. HM. Nanavati English High School is operated by Nava Samaj Mandal Trust, one of the leading educational institutions in Vile Parle. The foundation stone was laid by the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri B. G. Kher, and the school building was inaugurated by the former President of India, Shri Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. In these sixty-four years, the trust has achieved the status of the most respected institution due to its unique characteristics under various parameters. NSM School offers day classes in kindergarten through 10th grade. It offers an ICSE curriculum and is an English coeducational high school. The school encompasses an impressive campus, dotted with various facilities that are exemplary of excellent infrastructure.
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