With over two decades of experience across renowned schools in India, Ms. Gayatri Bajpai is currently leading as the Head of Department – Finance, Accounts, IT, Legal & Secretarial at Step By Step School, Noida. While classrooms nurture learning, Gayatri has dedicated her career to strengthening the “second classroom,” which is the system, process, and structure that determines how effectively a school can empower its students and teachers.
From her early roles at The Shri Ram School and Shikshantar to her current leadership, Ms. Gayatri has transformed operational excellence into a strategic discipline. She brings a blend of financial expertise, technological foresight, and regulatory knowledge, using each as a tool to enable educational institutions to grow with integrity and innovation.
Under her guidance, technology has become a driver of smarter administration, with integrated platforms, automation, and AI-enabled systems improving efficiency and decision-making. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Ms. Gayatri builds empowered teams, nurtures accountability, and fosters a culture where discipline and empathy work hand in hand.
Recognised as one of the Most Inspiring Women Leaders in Education in India 2025, Ms. Gayatri Bajpai shared her experience with Corporate TrendZ:
“For me, compliance and innovation must coexist; structured frameworks safeguard institutions, while adaptability ensures they continue to grow, evolve, and deliver on their mission in an ever-changing environment.”
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