Principal

Sainik School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · Kodagu(coorg)
₹12.5L – ₹23.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Jul
● posted 25 May

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Kodagu(coorg).

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.5L – ₹23.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kodagu(coorg)

₹12.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.5L – ₹23.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sainik School in Kodagu(coorg), Karnataka is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Sainik School, established 2007, is a senior secondary school in Kodagu(coorg), Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.5 LPA – ₹23.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sainik School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Sainik School
CBSE · Senior Secondary · Kodagu(coorg) · Est. 2007 · 16:1 students per teacher
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
16:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kodagu(coorg), Karnataka
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