Bangalore: Principal — Mountcrest Academy Job at Mountcrest Academy
Mountcrest AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Mountcrest Academy
- School
- Mountcrest Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹16L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mountcrest Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Mountcrest Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IGCSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Mountcrest Academy , a IGCSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Mountcrest Academy
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in an IGCSE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
About Mountcrest Academy
Mountcrest Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
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