Principal

Podar International School, Survey No 21/2b· Est. 2020 · CBSE · Thane
₹10.0L – ₹12.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 23 Oct
● posted 22 May

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

·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.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Thane.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.0L – ₹12.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thane

₹10.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.0L – ₹12.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Podar International School, Survey No 21/2b is hiring a Principal in Thane, Maharashtra. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Podar International School, Survey No 21/2b, established 2020, is a secondary school in Thane, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹12.2 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. Submit your application on this page and Podar International School, Survey No 21/2b will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Podar International School, Survey No 21/2b
CBSE · Thane · Est. 2020
2020
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
POONAM THAKUR
PRINCIPAL
1131366
AFFILIATION
Thane, Maharashtra
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