Job Opportunity for School Principal at iTeach Schools in Pune, Maharashtra, India

## School Principal

**About iTeach Schools**

iTeach Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a level playing field for all children, especially those from low-income communities across India. We run 10 free and high-impact secondary schools in Pune and Navi Mumbai, alongside a college-to-career program, offering the most disadvantaged students a fighting chance at a successful future. With a team of 250 members and a vision to grow to 30 schools and 10,000 students in the next five years, we are committed to improving the quality of education and creating a brighter future for our students.

**Job Location**

Pune, Maharashtra, India

**Responsibilities**

As a School Principal at iTeach, you will be the CEO of your school, responsible for leading and developing your team, ensuring holistic learning for every student, and driving the school towards its vision. Your responsibilities will encompass:

**School Design**

* Developing a three-year vision and strategy for your school

* Designing the student week, unit, and year, keeping school context and resources in mind

* Managing school operations, including facility management, data recording, and government permissions (in collaboration with the Network Team)

* Creating and sustaining a nurturing and high-performing staff and student culture

* Monitoring daily school functioning and making progress towards the school vision, achieving better results year-on-year

* Systematizing documentation of best practices and resources to assist other schools

* Collaborating with the Finance Team and optimizing school budgets

**Team Management**

* Building strong relationships with each staff member and co-creating ambitious end-of-year goals

* Coaching staff members in design, execution, and reflection of their work

* Reviewing staff progress quarterly and identifying levers for improvement

* Defining and building a healthy and high-performing staff culture, leading regular culture norming meetings

* Collaborating with HR to ensure win-win career paths for staff members and their retention

**Stakeholder Investment**

* Cultivating strong partnerships with local elected leaders and education officers

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

* Leveraging funding and volunteering partners to provide staff and students with necessary resources

**Experience and Education Requirements**

* Exceptional performance as a teacher for 3-4 years

* Overall work experience of 7+ years, with proven success in leading 10+ member teams

* Proficiency in project management

* Ability to lead a team independently and deliver strong results

* Preferred: Experience in coaching and development of teachers

**Compensation and Benefits**

We offer competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience, ranging from 10 – 14 LPA CTC.  Benefits include PF, gratuity, medical insurance (up to 3 lakh PA), paid leaves, annual increments, and promotion opportunities.