Vacancy Announcement: School Principals

Vacancy Announcement: School Principals

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1. Founding School Principal (Cambridge International) – Pune

2. CBSE School Principals – Pune, and Mumbai

1. Founding School Principal (Cambridge International School) – Pune

Are You a Visionary Educator Ready to Build a Legacy?

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary, and entrepreneurial Founding Principal to lead the establishment and launch of a new Cambridge International School. This pivotal leadership role requires an experienced school leader with a proven track record in setting up new schools, academic excellence, operational readiness, admissions growth and brand building. The Founding Principal will be responsible for shaping the school’s vision, culture and academic framework from inception through stabilization. The role spans pre-launch planning, regulatory and affiliation compliance, team recruitment, admissions strategy and brand positioning, and will transition into full- scale academic and administrative leadership once the school is operational.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree with B.Ed. (mandatory).
  • Additional qualifications or certifications in Educational Leadership, School Administration or International Education preferred.

Experience

  • 10–15 years of experience in school education, including:
  • Minimum 5 years as Principal.
  • Prior experience in setting up a new school is preferred.
  • Strong familiarity with Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE/Lower Secondary/Primary).
  • Exposure to IB, CBSE or other international frameworks will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

School Establishment & Pre-Launch Leadership

  • Lead the end-to-end setup of the Cambridge International School, from concept to commencement of operations.
  • Coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners for infrastructure readiness, timelines and quality benchmarks.
  • Ensure compliance with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) requirements, local education authorities and statutory norms.
  • Oversee preparation and submission of all regulatory and affiliation documentation.

Admissions Strategy & Enrolment Growth

  • Design and drive the admissions strategy for the launch year and subsequent academic sessions.
  • Work closely with admissions and outreach teams to achieve enrolment targets.
  • Conduct parent orientations, school tours, open houses and admission counselling sessions.
  • Ensure a transparent, parent-friendly admissions process aligned with the school’s values and brand promise.

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Implementation

  • Establish the academic vision, learner profile and pedagogical philosophy aligned with Cambridge curriculumframeworks.
  • Coordinate with the partner brand or academic consultants for effective curriculum adoption and quality assurance.
  • Develop academic policies, assessment frameworks, timetables, teacher handbooks and performance benchmarks.
  • Promote innovative, inquiry-based and globally aligned teaching-learning practices.

Parent & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, meetings and feedback.
  • Represent the school in interactions with education authorities and external stakeholders.
  • Strengthen community outreach and the school’s reputation.


Recruitment & Team Building

  • Lead the recruitment, onboarding and development of teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • Build a high-performing leadership team and foster a collaborative, student-centric school culture.
  • Implement systems for teacher training, appraisal, mentoring and continuous professional development.


Branding, Outreach & Community Engagement

  • Provide strategic input into school branding, positioning and market differentiation.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns, digital presence, school collaterals and launch events.
  • Act as the face of the school for community engagement, media interactions and stakeholder relations.
  • Build strong relationships with parents, local communities, education forums and partner institutions.

Operations & Governance

  • Establish systems for school operations, ERP/MIS usage, budgeting, procurement and compliance.
  • Ensure effective use of infrastructure and resources to support academic and co-curricular programs.
  • Maintain high standards of discipline, child safety, ethics and institutional governance.

Skills & Competencies

  • Visionary, entrepreneurial leadership with a strong builder’s mindset.
  • Proven ability to lead school startups, scale enrollments and establish systems from scratch.
  • Strong understanding of admissions planning, school branding, and parent engagement.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MIS systems, academic planning, budgeting and compliance.
  • Decisive, ethical and empathetic leader with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and excellence.

2. CBSE School Principals – Pune, and Mumbai

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.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate degree in 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
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

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)

Ready to lead one of our premier institutions?

Email your updated CV to hr@digibyn.com today.
Please specify in your subject line whether you are applying for “Principal – CBSE (Pune/Mumbai)” or “Founding Principal – Cambridge (Pune).

Job Features

Job Category

Jobs in Education

Salary

Negotiable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Location

Pune, and Mumbai

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