Head of Little Nest Pre-School & Head of Middle School, NMAJS

These are two exceptional opportunities within the world-leading DAIS schools in Mumbai – Little Nest Pre-School, Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, and Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

Founded in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) has grown to become one of India’s most prestigious schools.  It has been recognised as India’s top international school (Education World) and in the top 10 IB schools globally (Education Advisers).

In 2023, with the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, DAIS restructured into two distinct schools under a single governance structure. The structure keeps all the benefits of a through-school – the schools are located alongside each other and will continue to share some facilities – but this structure is intended to support further growth, educational specialisation and excellence.

Meanwhile, Little Nest is a highly innovative and exceptional quality early childhood centre that extends into a vibrant family-centred club to support learning and welcome parents.

Across DAIS, NMAJS and Little Nest there are 1000 students. The schools come under the leadership of Mrs Nita Ambani, Chairperson, Mrs Isha Ambani Piramal, Vice Chairperson, and Mr Abhmanyu Basu, Dean & CEO. They lead a highly-committed team of international and Indian educators – with recent additions combining with much longer-serving colleagues, some of whom have served the school since its foundation more than two decades ago

NMAJS and DAIS are located in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). NMAJS is in a brand new, state-of-the-art collaborative learning hub. A major rebuilding programme is under way to ensure that DAIS has similar first-class facilities designed for the needs of education today and into the future. While this happens, part of the NMAJS building is being used to accommodate secondary students. When the new facility is opened in 2029-30, it will give DAIS two schools with world-class facilities and it will allow for significant growth.

As well as the two adjacent sites, there is a separate Early Years campus at the Jio World Centre, while the Little Nest Pre-School is located in Lower Parel.

NMAJS runs from the Early Years up to Year 7. Students follow the PYP up to Year 5 and then spend their final two years following the MYP. When they transfer to DAIS they move into a IGCSE programme for Years 8-10, before returning to the IB for the DP in Years 11 and 12.

The two schools, with Little Nest, provide a seamless educational journey from early childhood through to university entrance. The aim is to cultivate globally minded learners equipped with the skills and values to thrive in an increasingly complex world, as well as families who share a commitment to the school.

All this adds up to a highly successful education. DAIS is widely recognised for its exceptional academic outcomes, with its IBDP and IGCSE students regularly achieving outstanding results and securing admission to some of the world’s most selective universities.  The IBDP average point score in May 2026 was 40.8, 10 points above the global average. However, the school is equally committed to a holistic education and giving every student the opportunity to excel.

The school’s culture of excellence, combined with its investment in state-of-the-art facilities and professional development, makes it an attractive destination for educators seeking to contribute to a high-performing and future-focused learning community.

For an initial, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Hannah Green, International Appointment Consultant with a copy of your CV/résumé at hannahgreen@rsacademics.com

Closing date for Applications: Monday 30 November 2026 at 10:00 (UK) / 15:30 (India).  

To apply, candidates should complete an application form and submit it electronically to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application, CV/résumé and data sharing consent form. Details of how to apply and about the letter of application are in the candidate information.

When you are ready to apply, you can do so using the relevant Apply link to complete your application: 

Apply Now – Little Nest Pre-School

Apply Now – Head of Middle School, NMAJS

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, International Appointments Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

In accordance with the school’s commitment to the International Task Force on Child Protection and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, safeguarding-related issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process, and safer recruitment good practice will be followed. More details of the safeguarding responsibilities of the roles can be found in the job descriptions. 

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.