Principal — Bishop Cotton Girls' School

Bishop Cotton Girls' School· Est. 1865 · ICSE · Bangalore
₹10.4L – ₹16.1LICSEfull-timeOn-site12–15 yrsCloses 2 Oct
● posted 27 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Working conditions

This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Bangalore.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.4L – ₹16.1L / yrGirls HostelWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsElevatorsArt and CraftDance

Pay benchmark — Principal — Bishop Cotton Girls' School in Bangalore

₹10.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.4L – ₹16.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Bishop Cotton Girls' School, a CISCE 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: Since its inception by the Rev. S. T. Pettigrew in 1865, Bishop Cotton Girls' School has spanned a timeline of three centuries and has consistently trained thousands of girls and empowered them to become important women. Whether they are doctors, engineers, teachers, nurses, housewives, scientists or heads of companies, the Cotton Girls are sure to make their mark. Every block of granite in our sprawling campus has a story to tell - from the vision of the founding fathers and the courage and commitment of various school principals who for decades promoted gender equality and emancipation on these sacred portals, long before. such concepts appeared. part of it became part of the collective public consciousness. At Cottons, our rich heritage of well-rounded education inspires us to achieve greater excellence and prepares our students from kindergarten through elementary and middle school for the challenges that lie ahead.

Bishop Cotton Girls' School
ICSE · Bangalore · Est. 1865
1865
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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