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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School
- City
- Chitradurga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle Class
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Chitradurga, Karnataka at Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School runs as a middle school campus in Chitradurga, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.8 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Does Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Chitradurga offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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Key facts about Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle Class
- Principal
- Mrs.Shyamala bhatt
- Affiliation #
- 830820
Sri Raghavendra Gurukula Higher Primary School is a middle class affiliated to CBSE, located in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
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