Job Description

Position - School Principal (CBSE)

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Location: Latur, Maharashtra

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The Principal will provide strategic and academic leadership to the Latur campus, taking complete ownership of student learning outcomes, admissions and retention, staff quality, financial discipline, statutory compliance, and co-curricular excellence. The role carries full accountability for the six Key Result Areas (KRAs) defined for this position and is central to establishing the School as a preferred school in the region.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Academic Excellence & Board Results (Weight: 30%)

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- Take full ownership of Class 10 and Class 12 CBSE board outcomes, driving toward a 100% pass rate and a growing share of students scoring 95% and above.
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- Monitor school-average performance and merit positions year-on-year, and put in place early-intervention plans for at-risk students and cohorts.
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- Lead curriculum planning, lesson observation, and assessment design in line with CBSE guidelines, ensuring consistent academic rigor across all grades.
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- Review subject-wise and teacher-wise performance data monthly with HODs and coordinators, and course-correct through targeted academic support.
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2. Admissions & Student Retention (Weight: 20%)

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- Own the annual admissions target for the academic year and drive enrolment through community outreach, open houses, and referral programs.
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- Build the school's local reputation and brand presence in Latur through visible academic and co-curricular achievements.
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- Implement structured parent engagement and grievance-redressal mechanisms to keep overall student attrition at or below 7%.
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- Partner with the marketing/admissions team on enquiry-to-admission conversion tracking and campaign effectiveness.
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3. Staff Development, Quality & Retention (Weight: 15%)

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- Ensure 100% of teaching staff complete the mandatory 50-hour professional development requirement each year.
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- Conduct regular classroom observations using the defined rubric, targeting an average score of 85% or above, and mentor teachers on identified gaps.
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- Build a strong hiring, induction, and retention pipeline for quality teaching and non-teaching staff, keeping voluntary attrition at or below 7%.
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- Create a positive, high-performance staff culture through recognition, coaching, and clear career pathways.
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4. Financial Management & Fee Collection (Weight: 15%)

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- Drive timely fee collection against instalment schedules, targeting 98% or higher on-time collection.
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- Prepare and manage the school's annual and monthly budgets, ensuring 100% adherence with zero unapproved expense overruns.
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- Oversee vendor management, procurement approvals, and cost controls in line with organizational financial policy.
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- Report financial performance and variances to the management on a monthly and quarterly basis.
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5. Statutory Compliance & Safety (Weight: 10%)

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- Ensure 100% compliance with all CBSE and Maharashtra State Education Department mandates, including POCSO guidelines and periodic fire and safety drills.
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- Constitute and maintain statutory committees — PTA, School Management Committee (SMC), and Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) — with proper documentation and minutes.
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- Maintain zero tolerance for regulatory non-compliance, and ensure the school operates free of statutory notices or violations.
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- Act as the school's primary point of accountability during inspections, audits, and affiliations renewal.
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6. SSPA & Holistic Performance (Weight: 10%)

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- Champion sports and performing arts (SSPA) as a core differentiator, ensuring documented podium finishes at CBSE cluster, district, state, or national level.
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- Ensure at least one Art–Sports integrated project is delivered per term,



per grade, embedding co-curricular learning into the academic calendar.
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- Build partnerships, coaching support, and facilities that give students a genuine competitive edge beyond academics.
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Desired Candidate Profile

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Educational Qualifications

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- Postgraduate degree in Education, a core academic subject, or Educational Leadership/Administration (Master's degree mandatory).
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- B.Ed. is mandatory; M.Ed., a doctoral qualification, or a certification in educational leadership/school management is preferred.
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Experience

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- Minimum 15 years of overall teaching/academic experience, including at least 5 years in a Principal, Vice-Principal, or comparable school leadership role.
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- Demonstrated experience with a CBSE-affiliated school is essential; experience leading a school through board-result improvement or growth phase is strongly preferred.
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- Prior accountability for admissions, P&L;/budgets, staff appraisal, or regulatory compliance in a school setting will be an advantage.
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Skills & Competencies

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- Robust instructional leadership with the ability to translate CBSE curriculum requirements into consistent classroom outcomes.
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- Sound financial and operational acumen — budgeting, fee management, and vendor/cost discipline.
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- Working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to CBSE schools, including child-safety norms.
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- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and community-relationship-building skills for parents, staff, and local authorities.
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- People leadership — coaching, performance management, and building a motivated, low-attrition staff team.
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- Passion for holistic education, including sports and performing arts, alongside academics.
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Other Details

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- Location: Latur, Maharashtra (relocation assistance to be discussed with shortlisted candidates, where applicable)
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- Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and in line with School's leadership pay scales.
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