Principal — Queen Mary School Vacancy at Queen Mary School, Mumbai
Queen Mary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Queen Mary School
- School
- Queen Mary School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹18L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Queen Mary School at Queen Mary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Queen Mary School, a ICSE school in Mumbai, is hiring a Principal.
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: Queen Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Queen Mary School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
About Queen Mary School
Queen Mary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1857, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Queen Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.
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