Mumbai: Principal — Shishuvan International School Job at Shishuvan International School

Shishuvan International School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹25L – ₹36L / yrIB Board18–22 yrs expPosted 19d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — Shishuvan International School
School
Shishuvan International School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
IB Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹25L – ₹36L per year
Experience
18–22 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1915

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Overview

Shishuvan International School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Principal — Shishuvan International School. The school has been running for 111+ years. Curriculum: IB BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Shishuvan International School, a IB Board 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

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What you'll handle as a Principal — Shishuvan International School

Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.

Working in an IB BOARD school

This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

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

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

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.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

About Shishuvan International School

Shishuvan International School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, established in 1915, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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