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Principal

₹10.0L – ₹13L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 2 Aug 30 days left
Chikkamagaluru, Karnatakafull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Hps Poornaprajna
City
Chikkamagaluru
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹13L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Chikkamagaluru — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹11.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka at Hps Poornaprajna. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Hps Poornaprajna in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 1978, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹13.3 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. Submit your application on this page and Hps Poornaprajna will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Chikkamagaluru.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Who fits

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About the school

Hps Poornaprajna

Key facts about Hps Poornaprajna

Key facts
Founded
1978
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Jayaprakash H
Affiliation #
831442
Address
AT POST, SANGAMESHWARPET, CHIKKAMAGALUR, At Post, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, 577136

Hps Poornaprajna is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka.

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