Principal

Smt. Drakshayani Kalyanshettar Public School· Est. 2008 · CBSE · Dharwad
₹10.7L – ₹22.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 1 Oct
● posted 26 Jun

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

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

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 Dharwad.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹22.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dharwad

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹22.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Smt. Drakshayani Kalyanshettar Public School is hiring a Principal in Dharwad, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Smt. Drakshayani Kalyanshettar Public School, established 2008, is a secondary school in Dharwad, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹22.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Smt. Drakshayani Kalyanshettar Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Smt. Drakshayani Kalyanshettar Public School
CBSE · Dharwad · Est. 2008
2008
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ANJANA KURDEKAR
PRINCIPAL
830277
AFFILIATION
Dharwad, Karnataka
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