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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot
- City
- Bagalkote
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot in Bagalkote, Karnataka. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot: a senior secondary institution in Bagalkote, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.3 LPA – ₹24.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Does Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Bagalkote offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
What is the average Principal salary in Bagalkote?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Bagalkote varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANAND DODDUR
- Affiliation #
- 820068
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Bagalkot is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Bagalkote, Karnataka.
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