PRINCIPAL – CBSE SCHOOL
Role Overview
The Principal serves as the academic and administrative leader of the school, responsible for driving academic excellence, ensuring strict compliance with CBSE regulations, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture. The role involves providing strategic leadership to staff, promoting student wellbeing and holistic development, and ensuring effective implementation of NEP 2020 guidelines. The Principal works closely with Management to achieve institutional goals,
enhance school performance, and support continuous improvement while upholding the school’s vision, values, and educational standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KRAs)
A. Academic Leadership
- Prepare and implement the Annual Academic & Pedagogical Plan
- Set academic targets and monitor school results
- Ensure effective curriculum delivery and co-scholastic activities
- Conduct Open House sessions, PTMs and academic reviews
- Hold monthly HOD meetings and monitor ACP implementation
- Plan and execute training & CPD programs for teachers
- Oversee examinations, assessments and academic MIS
B. Administrative & Governance Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth functioning of all departments (Academics, Admin, Admissions, Accounts, Transport, etc.)
- Plan and achieve admission targets and oversee school branding initiatives
- Monitor fee collection and student strength reconciliation
- Ensure policy implementation, discipline and statutory committees
- Manage CBSE affiliation, accreditation, OASIS updates and Board exams
- Oversee infrastructure, safety and maintenance compliance
- All correspondence with affiliating body & Govt. offices
- Oversee school safety, security systems, and statutory safety compliance
C. Human Resource Leadership
- Conduct staff meetings, PTMs, EPTA meetings and maintain records
- Lead performance appraisals and maintain Confidential Reports (CRs)
- Resolve conflicts involving students, staff and parents
- Maintain staff records and promote a positive work culture
- Monitoring of ERP software
D. Feedback, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Collect and analyze feedback from parents, students and staff
- Prepare MIS, audit reports and action plans
- Build Strong partnership with parent through regular meeting & feedback
E. Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management / Competent Authority
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degreein relevant subject
- B.Ed. (Mandatory)
- Training / certification in Educational Leadership, School Management, or NEP 2020 preferred
Experience
- 10–15 years of teaching experience
- Minimum 5 years as Principal / Vice Principal / Academic Head
- Experience in CBSE-affiliated schools preferred
Core Competencies
- Academic leadership and curriculum planning
- Strong knowledge of CBSE norms and compliance
- Staff leadership and performance management
- Strategic planning and decision-making
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- · Data-driven monitoring (MIS & audits)
Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
Experience:
- School Principal: 10 years (Preferred)
- Vice Principal / Academic Head: 10 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Vikhroli, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
