Job Opportunity for School Principal at iTeach Schools in Pune

  • Pune

iTeach Schools

## School Principal

 

**About iTeach Schools:**

 

iTeach Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality education to students from low-income communities across India. We believe in creating a level playing field for ALL children, regardless of their background. We achieve this by co-creating contextual school models with Municipal Corporations in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We currently run 12 free and high-impact secondary schools, serving 4500 students and 3000 alumni, and are aiming to expand to 30 schools and 10,000 students over the next five years. At iTeach, we are committed to empowering students with a fighting chance at college, career, and citizenship. 

 

**Job Location:** Pune

 

**Experience Required:**

 

* **Minimum 7+ years of overall work experience** with a proven track record of successfully leading teams of 10+ members.

* **Exceptional performance as a teacher for 3-4 years.**

* Proficiency in project management.

* Ability to lead a team independently and deliver strong results.

* **Preferred:** Experience in coaching and developing teachers.

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

The School Principal is the CEO of the school and is responsible for the overall management and development of their team, ensuring holistic learning for each student, and driving the school towards its vision. 

 

**Your responsibilities will fall into three categories:**

 

**I. School Design:**

 

* Develop and implement a three-year vision and strategy for the school.

* Design the student week, unit, and year, considering the school context and resources.

* Manage school operations, including systems for facility management, data recording and submission, and government permissions (in collaboration with the Network Team).

* Foster and sustain a nurturing and high-performing staff and student culture.

* Monitor all aspects of the school’s day-to-day functioning and achieve continuous progress towards the school vision.

* Systematize the documentation of best practices and resources to support other schools.

* Collaborate with the Finance Team to optimize school budgets and equip the team effectively.

 

**II. Team Management:**

 

* Develop a deep understanding of each staff member and co-create ambitious end-of-the-year goals.

* Coach staff members in various aspects of their work, including design, execution, and reflection.

* Review staff member progress quarterly and help identify critical levers for improvement.

* Define and cultivate a healthy and high-performing staff culture, leading regular culture norming meetings for alignment and refinement.

* Collaborate with HR to ensure mutually beneficial career paths for staff members and their retention.

 

**III. Stakeholder Investment:**

 

* Establish and cultivate strong partnerships with local elected leaders and education officers to achieve school goals.

* Collaborate closely with the School Management Committee and parent body to leverage their support.

* Leverage funding and volunteering partners to provide staff and students with the necessary resources for success.

 

**Compensation and Benefits:**

 

iTeach Schools offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the candidate’s education and work experience. The salary range for this position is between 10 – 14 LPA CTC. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

 

* PF

* Gratuity

* Medical insurance (up to 3 lakh PA)

* Paid leaves

* Annual increments

* Promotion opportunities 

 

To apply for this job please visit iteachschools.keka.com.