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Principal

at Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1 · Pune · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹13L – ₹27L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 24 Jul 20 days left
Pune, MaharashtracontractPosted 27d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹27L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.7L
per year
Typical
₹19.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1 in Pune, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1, established 2018, runs as a secondary campus in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹26.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1 hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What is the average Principal salary in Pune?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Pune varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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About the school

Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1

Key facts about Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Agnel Carvalho
Affiliation #
1131070
Address
SURVEY NO. 55/1, VILLAGE TATHAWADE, NEAR AKSHAR ELEMENTA SOCIETY, BHUMKAR CHOWK ROAD TATHAWADE, WAKAD, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA 411033, Survey No. 55/1, Pune, Maharashtra, 411033

Podar International School, Survey No. 55/1 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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