Principal: Brila Open Mind International School Bangalore

BIRLA OPEN MINDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
KR Puram, Bengaluru
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal

Reports To: Director / Management / Board of Trustees
Location: Birla Open Minds International School, KR Puram, Bengaluru
Department: School Leadership & Administration
Direct Reports: Vice-Principal, Academic Coordinators, Department Heads, Admin Head
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Principal provides overall academic and administrative leadership for the school and is accountable for the quality of teaching and learning, the wellbeing and safety of students, the performance and development of staff, and the efficient, compliant running of the institution. The Principal upholds the vision, values and pedagogy of Birla Open Minds and ensures the holistic development of every child.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
Lead the planning, implementation and periodic review of the [CBSE / ICSE / Cambridge / IB] curriculum across all sections, aligned with the Birla Open Minds pedagogy and NEP 2020.
Set, monitor and continuously raise standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
¢ Ensure a robust, well-communicated assessment system and that Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) and assessments are planned and conducted as per the academic calendar.
¢ Oversee academic coordinators and department heads to ensure consistent delivery across sections, including pre-primary.
Staff Management & Development
¢ Recruit, induct, supervise, mentor and appraise teaching and non-teaching staff.
¢ Build and lead an effective leadership team of coordinators and heads.
¢ Plan and oversee professional development and training programmes.
¢ Foster a collaborative, motivated and accountable team culture.
Student Development & Welfare
¢ Ensure child safety and safeguarding at all times, including full compliance with POCSO and school child-protection policy.
¢ Oversee discipline, inclusion, counselling and overall student wellbeing.
¢ Ensure a rich programme of co-curricular, sports, arts and enrichment activities.
Parent & Community Engagement
¢ Build strong, professional relationships with parents; oversee PTMs and school communication.
¢ Manage parent grievances promptly and professionally through proper channels.
¢ Represent and protect the reputation of the school within the community.
Admissions & Retention
¢ Actively support and drive new admissions lead outreach, admission events and enquiry conversion, and ensure a warm, professional experience for every prospective family.
¢ Own student retention: track attrition, understand the reasons for withdrawals, and put in place measures to retain students year on year.
¢ Own staff retention: build an engaging, supportive work environment, monitor staff attrition and implement measures to retain and develop key talent.
Administration & Operations
¢ Oversee day-to-day operations, timetabling, admissions processes and facilities.
¢ Plan and manage budgets, resources and procurement in coordination with Management.
¢ Ensure infrastructure, health, safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
Compliance & Governance
¢ Ensure compliance with board affiliation norms, state education regulations and statutory requirements.
¢ Maintain accurate records and submit timely reports to Management.
¢ Implement and uphold all school policies and codes of conduct.
Strategic Leadership
¢ Contribute to the schools vision, growth, enrolment and brand positioning.
¢ Set annual academic and operational goals and drive their achievement.
Qualifications & Experience
¢ Masters degree in a relevant discipline with B.Ed (M.Ed preferred).
¢ Minimum [1215] years in education, including at least [5] years in a senior leadership role (Principal / Vice-Principal / Head).
¢ Experience with [CBSE / ICSE / Cambridge] curriculum strongly preferred.
¢ Sound knowledge of NEP 2020, safeguarding norms and regulatory frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
¢ Visionary leadership, sound judgement and decision-making.
¢ Excellent communication, people management and conflict resolution.
¢ Strategic and analytical thinking with strong organisational skills.
¢ Digital literacy and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
¢ High integrity, emotional intelligence and professional conduct.
Key Performance Indicators
¢ Academic results and measurable improvement in learning outcomes.
¢ Timely conduct of assessments and PTMs as per the calendar.
¢ New admissions achieved against enrolment targets.
¢ Student retention rate and reduction in avoidable withdrawals.
¢ Staff retention rate and reduction in attrition of key staff.
¢ Parent and student satisfaction.
¢ Compliance, audit and safeguarding outcomes.