Bangalore: Principal — Shanthi Nikethan School Job at Shanthi Nikethan School
Shanthi Nikethan SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Shanthi Nikethan School
- School
- Shanthi Nikethan School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹17L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 17–22 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Shanthi Nikethan School, a CBSE 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: We at Shanthi Nikethan embrace the educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore by providing all -round development of an individual and strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of life, creating patriotic and responsible citizens. The School is a co-educational, secular, wholly Indian school, catering standardised education to the locality. The years witnessed many milestones of excellent achievements in Academics, Co-Curricular activities, Sports and Games, which aimed at improving the quality education, moral education & all-round development of students At Shanthi Nikethan, we believe that quality of teaching is as good as the teachers and the school is blessed with a strong team of qualified and experienced teachers, who are dedicated and committed to their profession.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About Shanthi Nikethan School
We at Shanthi Nikethan embrace the educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore by providing all -round development of an individual and strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of life, creating patriotic and responsible citizens. The School is a co-educational, secular, wholly Indian school, catering standardised education to the locality. The years witnessed many milestones of excellent achievements in Academics, Co-Curricular activities, Sports and Games, which aimed at improving the quality education, moral education & all-round development of students At Shanthi Nikethan, we believe that quality of teaching is as good as the teachers and the school is blessed with a strong team of qualified and experienced teachers, who are dedicated and committed to their profession.
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