Bangalore: Principal — St. John's High School Job at St. John's High School
St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. John's High School
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. John's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — St. John's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. John's High School, a ICSE 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
About the school: St. John's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Principal — St. John's High School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About St. John's High School
St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1854, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. John's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.
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