Principal

Jnana Academy· Est. 2015 · CBSE · Bengaluru Urban
₹8.8L – ₹10.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Sep
● posted 17 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

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

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Bengaluru Urban.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.8L – ₹10.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Bengaluru Urban

₹8.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.8L – ₹10.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Jnana Academy is recruiting a Principal in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Jnana Academy in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 2015, — 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.8 LPA – ₹10.2 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 Jnana Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Jnana Academy
CBSE · Secondary Level · Bengaluru Urban · Est. 2015
2015
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
SANDHYA GIRISH
PRINCIPAL
831277
AFFILIATION
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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