Mumbai: Head of School — St. Mary's Kindergarten Job at St. Mary's Kindergarten
St. Mary's KindergartenKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Mary's Kindergarten
- School
- St. Mary's Kindergarten
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Nursery / Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Mumbai
Job description
Overview
St. Mary's Kindergarten is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — St. Mary's Kindergarten who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 69+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Mary's Kindergarten, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Head of School.
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: nan
What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Mary's Kindergarten
Run a play-based early-years classroom, build school-readiness through routines, songs and stories, and partner closely with parents on milestones.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
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?
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School — St. Mary's Kindergarten role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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 St. Mary's Kindergarten
St. Mary's Kindergarten is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1957, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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