Podar International School is hiring a Principal — Podar International School in Pune

Podar International School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹15L – ₹20L / yrCBSE14–16 yrs expPosted 11d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — Podar International School
School
Podar International School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹15L – ₹20L per year
Experience
14–16 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2014

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Job description

Overview

Principal — Podar International School at Podar International School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 12+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Podar International School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Baramati, Pune.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Podar International School

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Podar International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How much experience do I need for this Principal — Podar International 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.

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 background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

About Podar International School

Podar International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Baramati, Pune.

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Working at Podar International School

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Medical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesRampsWashroomsDebateArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic

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