Principal — Scholars Academy Opening — Scholars Academy, Bangalore
Scholars AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Scholars Academy
- School
- Scholars Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 12–15 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Scholars Academy, a State Board 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: 10 years ago I had a dream. A dream of a school that provides quality education that is accessible to all classes of society. A school that encourages the innate talents of the students and a school with teachers that makes the saying Acharya Devo Bhava a reality. Seeing Scholars Academy today, I believe that I have realized that dream! Seeing our students constantly performing at top levels and seeing our teachers drive them towards those results fills me with immense pride.Providing an excellent infrastructure complete with modern classrooms, a well stocked library, sufficient sporting equipment that is accessible to all students, safe and comfortable transportation facilities along with proper security and surveillance systems to ensure security of our students, is absolutely necessary in order to provide a fulfilling environment of learning and teaching.
Common questions about this role
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 English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Scholars Academy
10 years ago I had a dream. A dream of a school that provides quality education that is accessible to all classes of society. A school that encourages the innate talents of the students and a school with teachers that makes the saying Acharya Devo Bhava a reality. Seeing Scholars Academy today, I believe that I have realized that dream! Seeing our students constantly performing at top levels and seeing our teachers drive them towards those results fills me with immense pride.Providing an excellent infrastructure complete with modern classrooms, a well stocked library, sufficient sporting equipment that is accessible to all students, safe and comfortable transportation facilities along with proper security and surveillance systems to ensure security of our students, is absolutely necessary in order to provide a fulfilling environment of learning and teaching.
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