Principal

Gurukula Public School· Est. 2016 · CBSE · Chikkamagaluru
₹7.1L – ₹12.8LCBSEcontractOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Sep
● posted 25 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2016.

What you'll handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chikkamagaluru.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹12.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chikkamagaluru

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹12.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Gurukula Public School in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Gurukula Public School in Chikkamagaluru, 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. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.1 LPA – ₹12.8 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Gurukula Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Gurukula Public School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Chikkamagaluru · Est. 2016
2016
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
Jayalakshmi Rajagopal
PRINCIPAL
831352
AFFILIATION
Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
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