Gurukula International School is hiring a Principal — Gurukula International School in Bangalore
Gurukula International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Gurukula International School
- School
- Gurukula International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 18–21 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Gurukula International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Gurukula International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 46+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Gurukula International School, a State Board 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: Gurukula International School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Devanahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Gurukula International School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About Gurukula International School
Gurukula International School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1980, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Gurukula International School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Devanahalli, Bangalore.
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