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Principal

₹12L – ₹23L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
The Brilliant School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹17.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

The Brilliant School in Pune, Maharashtra is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. The Brilliant School in Pune, Maharashtra functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2022,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.3 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Brilliant School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — The Brilliant School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Brilliant School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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 this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

The Brilliant School

Key facts about The Brilliant School

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ASHWINI MANOJ SHINDE
Affiliation #
1131402
Address
TUKARAM TUPE NAGAR, MANJARI ROAD, MANJARI BK, TALUKA HAVELI, Tukaram Tupe Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 412307

The Brilliant School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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