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Principal — St Dominic School, Dakshina Kannada

Est. ₹63,000–1,10,500 /month(₹7.5L–13.3L /yr). Typical pay band for this role, not a figure the school has stated. Confirm pay with the school.CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 25 Nov
● posted 26 Jun
Experience
5–9 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

St Dominic School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St Dominic School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹13.3 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so St Dominic School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Why apply

CBSE school.
Full-time position.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

St Dominic School

2012
Founded
CBSE
Board
secondary
Level
English
Medium
FRANCIS ARUN D SOUZA
Principal
830688
Affiliation
MARIASHRAM BADAKABAIL POLALI, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 574219
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Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dakshina Kannada.

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

Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Typical pay for this role is about ₹63,000–1,10,500 /month. This is an estimate for similar roles, not a figure St Dominic School has stated, so confirm the actual pay (and whether it is in-hand or CTC) with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to St Dominic School. You can follow it under My applications.

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