Principal

Podar International School· Est. 2013 · CBSE · Vadodara
₹7.7L – ₹20.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Sep
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

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

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Vadodara.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹20.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Vadodara

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹20.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Podar International School in Vadodara, Gujarat is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Podar International School in Vadodara, Gujarat: a senior secondary institution, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.7 LPA – ₹20.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Podar International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Podar International School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Vadodara · Est. 2013
2013
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Shalini Bhatt
PRINCIPAL
430269
AFFILIATION
Vadodara, Gujarat
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