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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹17.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 87+ years.
Job description
Overview
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is recruiting a Principal in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra functions as a secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1939,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.8 LPA – ₹17.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Our Lady of Good Counsel High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Principal 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Our Lady of Good Counsel High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Our Lady of Good Counsel High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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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.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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Key facts about Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
- Founded
- 1939
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1939, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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