Principal

The Cathedral Vidya School· Est. 2008 · Cambridge · Pune
₹10.9L – ₹27.7LCambridgefull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Sep
● posted 25 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2008.

What you'll handle

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CAMBRIDGE school

Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Pune.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.9L – ₹27.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Pune

₹10.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.9L – ₹27.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹27.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

The Cathedral Vidya School in Pune, Maharashtra is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About The Cathedral Vidya School in Pune, Maharashtra: a senior secondary institution, established 2008, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.9 LPA – ₹27.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Cathedral Vidya School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
The Cathedral Vidya School
Cambridge · Senior Secondary · Pune · Est. 2008 · 10:1 students per teacher
2008
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
10:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Pune, Maharashtra
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