Vice Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys School Opening — Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore
Bishop Cotton Boys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Vice Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys School
- School
- Bishop Cotton Boys School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Vice Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys School at Bishop Cotton Boys School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bishop Cotton Boys School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a Vice 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:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Historic ICSE boys school in Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Vice Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys School
Oversee a defined section (Primary/Secondary), drive teacher observation cycles, and coordinate exam and event logistics.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bishop Cotton Boys School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About Bishop Cotton Boys School
Bishop Cotton Boys School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1865, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Historic ICSE boys school in Bangalore.
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