Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Vikhe Patil Memial School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Vikhe Patil Memial School in Pune, Maharashtra is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Vikhe Patil Memial School, established 2009, runs as a secondary campus in Pune, 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹23.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Vikhe Patil Memial School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vikhe Patil Memial School
Key facts about Vikhe Patil Memial School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- CANDICE BRAGANZA
- Affiliation #
- 1130362
Vikhe Patil Memial School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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