Our Lady of Vailankanni High School is hiring a Principal — Our Lady of Vailankanni High School in Mumbai
Our Lady of Vailankanni High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Our Lady of Vailankanni High School
- School
- Our Lady of Vailankanni High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 15–18 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Our Lady of Vailankanni High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Our Lady of Vailankanni High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 44+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Our Lady of Vailankanni High School, a State 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: Our Lady of Vailankanni High School is a State Board Day School in Borivali West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Our Lady of Vailankanni High School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Our Lady of Vailankanni High School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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 Our Lady of Vailankanni High School
Our Lady of Vailankanni High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1982, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Our Lady of Vailankanni High School is a State Board Day School in Borivali West, Mumbai.
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