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Principal

₹7.1L – ₹22L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sinhgad City School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.1L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Sinhgad City School has opened applications for a Principal in Pune, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Sinhgad City School, established 2002, runs as a senior secondary campus in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹21.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sinhgad City School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Pune.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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About the school

Sinhgad City School

Key facts about Sinhgad City School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JOYA ADHIKARI
Affiliation #
1130560
Address
S. NO.50/1, SAMGIR PLOT TILEKAR NAGAR KONDHWA- SASWAD ROAD, KONDHWA BK), PUNE, S. No.50/1, Pune, Maharashtra, 411048

Sinhgad City School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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