Principal — The Orchid School, Pune

Est. 2005
₹8.4L – ₹21.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Nov
● posted 11 Jun

Job description

Overview

The Orchid School is looking for a Principal in Pune, Maharashtra to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: The Orchid School in Pune, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.4 LPA – ₹21.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Orchid School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Pune.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
The Orchid School
CBSE · Pune · Est. 2005 · 19:1 students per teacher
2005
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
NAMRATA MAJHAIL
PRINCIPAL
19:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
1130279
AFFILIATION
Pune, Maharashtra
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