Principal — Bangalore International School Opening — Bangalore International School, Bangalore
Bangalore International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Bangalore International School
- School
- Bangalore International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹22L – ₹37L per year
- Experience
- 15–20 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Bangalore International School — Bangalore International School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 57+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Bangalore International School, a Cambridge school in Bangalore, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Bangalore International School is a Cambridge Day School in Kothanur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Bangalore International School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Bangalore International School
Bangalore International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 1969, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Bangalore International School is a Cambridge Day School in Kothanur, Bangalore.
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