Principal — St. Mary's High School Vacancy at St. Mary's High School, Bangalore
St. Mary's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Mary's High School
- School
- St. Mary's High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 12–16 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Mary's High School, a State Board 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. Mary’s School aims at the moral, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of the pupils irrespective of their caste and creed. Here the students are encouraged to be value-conscious and they are motivated to follow the eternal values of truth and devotion to achieve the real knowledge. They come out in flying colours after completing S.S.L.C Exams every year. After their higher studies we are proud to say that many are in higher positions in society.Each child is unique and the school helps the child to find out the uniqueness through different curricular and co-curricular activities to become successful in life. St. Mary’s mission is to remove the darkness from the society imparting knowledge to the students so that they may become powerful light of the world.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the salary for this Principal — St. Mary's High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About St. Mary's High School
St. Mary’s School aims at the moral, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of the pupils irrespective of their caste and creed. Here the students are encouraged to be value-conscious and they are motivated to follow the eternal values of truth and devotion to achieve the real knowledge. They come out in flying colours after completing S.S.L.C Exams every year. After their higher studies we are proud to say that many are in higher positions in society.Each child is unique and the school helps the child to find out the uniqueness through different curricular and co-curricular activities to become successful in life. St. Mary’s mission is to remove the darkness from the society imparting knowledge to the students so that they may become powerful light of the world.
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