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School Principal, Mumbai

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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 10, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 10, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    INR 700,000 - 900,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Philanthropy

    Description

    Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Role: School Principal, Mumbai

    Experience: 6+

    Salary: 7.20 - 9 LPA

    Note: Marathi language is preferred.

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    About the role :

    In collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), we are seeking a dynamic and visionary School Principal to lead Mahul MPS School. The Principal will be responsible for academic excellence, administration, and stakeholder management, while ensuring the holistic development of students through innovative and play-way learning approaches.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Leadership & Administration
      • Lead day-to-day school operations in alignment with organizational and BMC guidelines.
      • Build and nurture a high-performing team of teachers and staff through mentoring, training, and performance management.
      • Develop and implement academic and administrative plans for school growth.
    • Academic Excellence
      • Ensure delivery of a child-centric, play-way curriculum with a focus on foundational learning.
      • Monitor and enhance the quality of teaching-learning processes.
      • Introduce innovative teaching methodologies to improve student outcomes.
    • Stakeholder Management
      • Maintain strong working relations with BMC officials, parents, and community stakeholders.
      • Act as the first point of contact for resolving issues, taking immediate and solution-oriented decisions.
      • Follow BMC protocols.
      • Handle BMC relations diligently to safeguard organizational autonomy in implementing innovative practices, while maintaining alignment with statutory requirements.
      • Actively participate in joint meetings, reviews, and audits conducted by BMC and ensure adherence to BMC protocols.
      • Proactively address challenges and provide solution-oriented strategies that balance BMC expectations with the organization's mission.
      • Ensure adherence to the pattern of the Maharashtra State Board while developing plans and executing deliverables.
    • Monitoring & Evaluation
      • Track student performance and teacher effectiveness through regular assessments.
      • Ensure timely reporting to leadership and BMC with measurable progress indicators.
    • Compliance & Governance
      • Ensure adherence to educational policies, child safety norms, and the organization's vision of equitable education.
      • Uphold accountability and transparency in all school operations.
      • Handle any other tasks assigned by leadership.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Education (M.Ed./B.Ed.) or a related field.
    • Minimum 8–10 years of teaching/academic leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
    • Experience working in government/NGO/low-income school setups will be an advantage.
    • Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
    • Passion for child-centered education and community development.

    Core Competencies

    • Solution-oriented leadership with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with government and community stakeholders.
    • Team-building, mentoring, and capacity development of staff.
    • Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and innovative education.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    HINDI ENGLISH

    Location

    On-site
    Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
    Mumbai

    How to Apply

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