School Principal, Mumbai

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 organizations 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 organizations 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.

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 6, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557 ","

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