Principal — The Somaiya School, Mumbai
Est. 1959 · senior secondary · English medium · Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar (East)
₹8.1L – ₹12.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 11 Jan
● posted 28 Oct
Job description
Overview
The Somaiya School, established 1959, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.1 LPA–₹12.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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.
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.
Career path
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The Somaiya School
CBSE · Mumbai · Est. 1959 · 12:1 students per teacher
1959
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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