Sophia College For Women is hiring a Principal — Sophia College For Women in Mumbai
Sophia College For WomenKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Sophia College For Women
- School
- Sophia College For Women
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sophia College For Women (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Principal — Sophia College For Women. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 49+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sophia College For Women, a State 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
About the school: Sophia College For Women is a State Board Full Boarding in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Sophia College For Women
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where exactly is Sophia College For Women located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
About Sophia College For Women
Sophia College For Women is a full boarding affiliated to State Board, established in 1977, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sophia College For Women is a State Board Full Boarding in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai.
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