Principal

The Somaiya School· Est. 2012 · CBSE · Mumbai
₹11.3L – ₹18.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 18 Sep
● posted 29 May

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

·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.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Mumbai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.3L – ₹18.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Mumbai

₹11.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.3L – ₹18.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at The Somaiya School in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: The Somaiya School in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.3 LPA – ₹18.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Somaiya School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
The Somaiya School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Mumbai · Est. 2012
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Jyothi Malhotra
PRINCIPAL
1130557
AFFILIATION
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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