Principal, Education Administration

Principal / Headmaster – I-CBSE | CBSE School Leadership

Location:

Bloomingdale International School, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Employment Type:

Full-time | On-site
Department:  Academic Leadership / School Administration
Curriculum:  I-CBSE / CBSE

Experience:

10–12+ years in CBSE education, including 3–5+ years in a leadership role

Start Date:

Immediate / As per mutual agreement

Key Responsibilities
Academic & Curriculum Leadership
Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the I-CBSE academic programme.
Ensure effective curriculum delivery aligned with CBSE requirements and school academic goals.
Promote learner-centric, inquiry-based, competency-based, and experiential learning practices.
Drive academic excellence and board examination readiness for  Grades 10 and 12 .
Monitor student achievement, academic performance, and learning outcomes.
Support the effective implementation of  NEP 2020  and competency-based education practices.
Review academic data and implement appropriate interventions and improvement strategies.

Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, motivate, and develop teaching and academic teams.
Support recruitment, induction, performance evaluation, and professional development of educators.
Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing school culture.
Conduct regular academic reviews, classroom observations, and performance discussions.
Identify professional development needs and facilitate appropriate training opportunities.

Innovation & Cross-Programme Collaboration
Collaborate with IB leadership and other academic teams to share effective teaching and learning practices.
Support cross-programme initiatives, interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and educational technology.
Encourage the adoption of contemporary teaching methodologies while maintaining curriculum alignment.
Contribute to the continuous development of the school's academic vision and educational practices.

Student Development & Wellbeing
Ensure students receive appropriate academic, pastoral, and developmental support.
Monitor student progress, attendance, discipline, engagement, and overall wellbeing.
Establish effective systems for identifying and addressing learning gaps.
Promote a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centred school environment.
Support student leadership, co-curricular activities, and holistic development.

Parent & Community Engagement
Build strong and professional relationships with parents and the wider school community.
Lead Parent-Teacher Meetings, orientations, academic interactions, and feedback forums.
Address parent concerns effectively and ensure timely communication.
Represent the school professionally in relevant academic and community engagements.

⚙️ Administration, Compliance & Operations
Ensure compliance with applicable  CBSE requirements, policies, and academic regulations .
Oversee academic calendars, schedules, examinations, assessments, reporting, and documentation.
Monitor effective implementation of school policies and academic systems.
Work closely with administration and support teams to ensure smooth school operations.
Leverage LMS, ERP, assessment platforms, and other educational technology systems to improve academic administration and communication.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
M.Ed. / Master’s degree in Education or a relevant subject , along with  

B.Ed.
10–12+ years of experience in CBSE schools  or a comparable school education environment.
3–5+ years of experience in a senior academic leadership role , such as:
Principal
Headmaster / Headmistress
Vice Principal
Academic Head
Senior School Leader
Strong knowledge of  CBSE curriculum, assessment, academic planning, and school operations .
Good understanding of  NEP 2020 and competency-based…