Principal — Jnana Ganga Central School, Dakshina Kannada

Est. 1998
₹83,500–1,96,500 /month(₹10.0L–23.6L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 18 Oct
● posted 23 Jun
Experience
5–9 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Join Jnana Ganga Central School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Jnana Ganga Central School, established 1998, is a secondary school in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹23.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Jnana Ganga Central School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dakshina Kannada.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Jnana Ganga Central School
CBSE · Dakshina Kannada · Est. 1998
1998
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
T M DECHAMMA
PRINCIPAL
830212
AFFILIATION
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
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Jnana Ganga Central School lists ₹83,500–1,96,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

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