Principal

Smes School· Est. 2012 · CBSE · Mumbai
₹10.7L – ₹16.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 23 Oct
● posted 10 Jun

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Mumbai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹16.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Mumbai

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹16.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Smes School is recruiting a Principal in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Smes School in Mumbai, Maharashtra functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹16.4 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Smes School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Smes School
CBSE · Mumbai · Est. 2012 · 15:1 students per teacher
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Salima Sharief
PRINCIPAL
15:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1131485
AFFILIATION
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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