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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Gopalan PU College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹15.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Gopalan PU College requires a Principal in Bangalore, Karnataka for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Gopalan PU College, established 2012, is a senior secondary school in Bangalore, Karnataka — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹15.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Gopalan PU College academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Does Gopalan PU College help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Bangalore 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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Can I negotiate the salary at Gopalan PU College?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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Key facts about Gopalan PU College
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 24:1
Gopalan Pre-university college under the Directorate of Pre-university education in Bangalore, Karnataka and approved by the Government of Karnataka had its beginning in the Academic Year 2012-13, to offer Inclusive Commerce & Science Education. It is considered to be one of the best PU colleges in Bangalore.We emphasize on active learning where students are the center of the learning process making them a key factor in discovery instead of a passive receiver of information. We aim at forming students with social concern, conscience, compassion and personal and moral values, down the years. An amiable environment ensures that our students are geared to being global citizens, fully equipped to take on the various challenges of the world. The Academic Excellence does not merely remain at the level of high percentage results, but it is holistic.
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