Principal

Podar international school-Mumbai· Est. 1921 · IGCSE · Mumbai
₹7.1L – ₹13.9LIGCSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Oct
● posted 19 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1921.

What you'll handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an IGCSE school

Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Mumbai.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹13.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Mumbai

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹13.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Podar international school-Mumbai is hiring a Principal in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Podar international school-Mumbai in Mumbai, Maharashtra: a senior secondary institution, established 1921, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹13.9 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Podar international school-Mumbai can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Podar international school-Mumbai
IGCSE · Mumbai · Est. 1921 · 12:1 students per teacher
1921
FOUNDED
IGCSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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