Inside Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur: Employee Perspective
About Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur
Established in 2010 by the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Sanjay Ghodawat International School (SGIS) is a premier co-educational day-cum-residential school located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Affiliated with CBSE, IGCSE, and IB boards, the school is committed...
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What I liked
Tbh, the biggest win here is the brand value. Working at Sanjay Ghodawat Group for 7 years carries a lot of weight in the education sector, specially if you want to move to big metros later. The transport system is a lifesaver; they have an extensive bus network for faculty from Kolhapur and Sangli. This saves me so much on fuel and the stress of driving 25km every day on those roads. Also, the infrastructure is truly state-of-the-art. As a Principal Engineer, I get to manage modern ICT tools and smart labs that are actually well-maintained. It makes the manual admin work way easier. We use some high-end systems that you won't find in your average school. It’s also quite stable; the job security here is better than most private firms in the region. Being part of such a large architectural ecosystem teaches you how to scale operations. Honestly, the facilities for staff are decent compared to others in the Kolhapur area, and the tech stack we work with is surprisingly modern for a school environment.
Areas for improvement
The work life balance is kinda rough because it’s a day-boarding and residential setup. You’re expected to stay way beyond standard hours for events or student supervision, which can be draining after a long day. The appraisal cycle is another pain point; it feels very top-down and management-heavy. Even if you’ve done a great job with the technical systems, your increment is often tied to how much you participated in extra-curricular stuff or admin compliance. It's frustrating when technical uptime isn't the primary metric. Then there's the professional isolation. Since the campus is way out in Atigre, you're basically stuck there. There’s no flexibility for mid-day breaks outside or personal errands because you’re dependent on the school bus schedule. If you miss the bus, it's a huge hassle. Also, some of the communication from the top can feel a bit rigid, like they are manageing a factory rather than an intellectual space. It can feel a bit claustrophobic after a few years when you realize you're always on the clock.