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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- S.J.M Residential School
- City
- Chitradurga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.2L – ₹22.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
S.J.M Residential School requires a Principal in Chitradurga, Karnataka for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. S.J.M Residential School, established 1966, is a secondary school in Chitradurga, 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹22.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with S.J.M Residential School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
S.J.M Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Chitradurga run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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 Chitradurga.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Can I negotiate the salary at S.J.M Residential School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Where exactly is S.J.M Residential School located?
The school is in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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Role details
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Key facts about S.J.M Residential School
- Founded
- 1966
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The SJM Vidyapeetha was established in the year 1966 by his Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Mahaswamiji, for providing the facilities for education in different parts of Karnataka state. Today, the SJM Vidyapeetha has grown to its full extent with the co-operation of the public and philanthropists. It is running well established pioneer educational institutions like S J M Residential school, S J M English Medium High School , S.J.M. Institute of Technology, Basaveshwara Medical College, Basaveshwara High-Tech Hospital, S.J.M. Dental College, Polytechnics, Nursing Schools, Pharmacy College, several first grade colleges, hundreds of elementary educational schools and hostels for both boys as well as girls.
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