Nivedita Nayak

Dynamic education leader with 25+ years of experience in school leadership, academic administration, program development, and stakeholder management across CBSE and State Board institutions in Mumbai and Gujarat. Proven expertise in setting up and scaling institutions, managing large teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial planning, and building strong community relationships. Seeking to contribute in Kotak Education Foundation, leveraging extensive experience in education management, capacity building, and institutional growth to drive impactful educational initiatives.

Principal - Jaya International School Borivali West - Mumbai

(2021-09 - 2025-10)

Lead overall academic and administrative operations of a growing CBSE institution.

• Secured CBSE affiliation extension without inspection within one week for five consecutive years.
• Manage staff strength of 30+ teachers and administrative personnel.
• Oversee budgeting, academic planning, timetable structuring, and annual institutional events.
• Coordinate closely with trustees and management to align institutional goals.
• Build strong relationships with parents, government officials, and community stakeholders.
• Implement staff training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Managed preschool of the same trust in another branch.
• Managed preschool (2 branches) and Grades I–X operations.

Incharge - JB Khot College of Commerce and Science Borivali West - Mumbai

(2024 - 2026)

Supervised Junior College operations.

• Managed academic delivery, compliance documentation, and institutional reviews.
• Organized large-scale academic and co-curricular programs ensuring 100% student participation.
• Led recruitment and teacher interviews.

Principal - V. K. Krishna Menon Academy & Junior College

(2019 - 2021)

Supervised school and junior college operations.

• Managed academic delivery, compliance documentation, and institutional reviews.
• Strengthened administrative systems and communication channels.
• Managed a staff of 65+.
• Played the role of Board Examination Centre Head.

Principal - Jaya International School Borivali East - Mumbai

(2017 - 2019)

Administered high school and junior college (Commerce & Science).

• Led recruitment and teacher interviews.
• Prepared regulatory documentation for class expansion approvals.
• Organized large-scale academic and co-curricular programs ensuring 100% student participation.

Founder Principal - Swami Narayan School - Vapi, Gujarat

(2001 - 2008)

Led school establishment from inception.

• Designed curriculum frameworks and administrative processes.
• Built academic and operational systems from the ground up.
• Documentation work for CBSE affiliation.

M.A. - English - University of Mumbai

M.A. - Education - University of Mumbai

B.Ed. - English & History - University of Mumbai