Principal

Symbolic International School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · Kolhapur
₹9.7L – ₹15.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 30 Oct
● posted 17 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolhapur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.7L – ₹15.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kolhapur

₹9.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.7L – ₹15.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Symbolic International School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Symbolic International School, established 2007, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kolhapur, 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.7 LPA – ₹15.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Symbolic International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Symbolic International School
CBSE · Kolhapur · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Geeta Ganpatrao Patil
PRINCIPAL
1130810
AFFILIATION
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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