Principal — Shantiniketan School Vacancy at Shantiniketan School, Bangalore
Shantiniketan SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Shantiniketan School
- School
- Shantiniketan School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹16L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 15–19 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Shantiniketan School at Shantiniketan School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Shantiniketan 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
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What you'll handle as a Principal — Shantiniketan School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
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.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
What is the salary for this Principal — Shantiniketan School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About Shantiniketan School
Shantiniketan School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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