Pune: Head of School — Podar International School Job at Podar International School

Podar International School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹10L – ₹16L / yrCBSE10–15 yrs expPosted 17d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — Podar International School
School
Podar International School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹16L per year
Experience
10–15 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2016

Job description

Overview

Head of School — 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 10+ 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 Head of School.

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 Talegaon Dabhade, Pune.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Podar International School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

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

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

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.

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.

About Podar International School

Podar International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Talegaon Dabhade, Pune.

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