Principal

S. M. Batha High School· Est. 1922 · State Board · Panchgani
₹7.6L – ₹14.1LState Boardfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Aug
● posted 24 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1922.

What you'll handle

·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Panchgani.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.6L – ₹14.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Panchgani

₹7.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.6L – ₹14.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at S. M. Batha High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About S. M. Batha High School: a secondary institution in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1922,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.6 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by S. M. Batha High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
S. M. Batha High School
State Board · Secondary · Panchgani · Est. 1922 · 30:1 students per teacher
1922
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Marathi
LANGUAGES
Panchgani, Maharashtra
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