Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Deffodils Foundation For Learning
- City
- Bengaluru Urban
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Deffodils Foundation For Learning in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About the institution: Deffodils Foundation For Learning in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹20.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Deffodils Foundation For Learning. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Deffodils Foundation For Learning located?
The school is in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal 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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Deffodils Foundation For Learning
Key facts about Deffodils Foundation For Learning
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sujatha Girish
- Affiliation #
- 830870
Deffodils Foundation For Learning is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka.
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