Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School
- City
- Tumakuru
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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Principal salary in Tumakuru — snapshot
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School is hiring a Principal in Tumakuru, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School in Tumakuru, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.0 LPA – ₹14.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the average Principal salary in Tumakuru?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Tumakuru varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Tumakuru), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School
Key facts about Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Shashikala Bai B E
- Affiliation #
- 830538
Sri Sai Shiksha Niketan School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
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