Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys' School Vacancy at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore
Bishop Cotton Boys' SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- School
- Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 14–17 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Bishop Cotton Boys' School, a ICSE 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: After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Bishop Cotton Boys' School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
About Bishop Cotton Boys' School
After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
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