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Principal

₹9.4L – ₹12L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Dakshina Kannada, Karnatakafull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Little Star's Indian School
City
Dakshina Kannada
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Dakshina Kannada

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Dakshina Kannada — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹10.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Little Star's Indian School requires a Principal in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Little Star's Indian School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹11.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Little Star's Indian School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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 Dakshina Kannada.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Who fits

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About the school

Little Star's Indian School

Key facts about Little Star's Indian School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
FREDERICK STANISLAUS VAZ
Affiliation #
830208
Address
VIDYAGIRI, KADAPALLA, MOODBIDRI, SOUTH KANNADA, Vidyagiri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, 574227

Little Star's Indian School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.

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