Mumbai: Principal — SS Sahney High School Job at SS Sahney High School

SS Sahney High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹12L – ₹30L / yrState Board8–20 yrs expPosted 20d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — SS Sahney High School
School
SS Sahney High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹30L per year
Experience
8–20 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1971

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Job description

Overview

Principal — SS Sahney High School at SS Sahney High School, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 55+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

SS Sahney High School, 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: SS Sahney High School is a State Board Day School in Khar West, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Principal — SS Sahney High School

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

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 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

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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.

About SS Sahney High School

SS Sahney High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1971, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

SS Sahney High School is a State Board Day School in Khar West, Mumbai.

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