We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal to lead our Cambridge & ICSE school. The Principal will be responsible for providing strong academic, administrative and strategic leadership while ensuring high standards of teaching, student development, staff performance, safeguarding and school operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in K–12 education, Cambridge/ICSE curriculum, academic leadership, school administration, team management and parent engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the overall academic and administrative functioning of the school.
- Oversee Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS & A Level and ICSE curriculum implementation.
- Ensure high standards of teaching, lesson planning, assessment and student outcomes.
- Monitor classroom observations, curriculum coverage and academic performance.
- Analyse student performance data and implement improvement and intervention plans.
- Oversee internal assessments, examinations, mocks and Cambridge/CISCE board examinations.
- Lead and mentor the Vice Principal, Tier Heads, Coordinators, HODs, Counsellors and Activity Leads.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, teacher development and CPD.
- Ensure effective student safeguarding, counselling, inclusion, discipline and welfare systems.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and student-centred school environment.
- Work closely with the Administration and Operations teams to ensure smooth school functioning.
- Support budgeting, resource planning, infrastructure and facility management.
- Take overall responsibility for admissions targets and enrolment growth.
- Build positive relationships with parents and effectively address significant parent concerns.
- Ensure compliance with Cambridge, CISCE/ICSE and applicable statutory requirements.




- Promote technology-enabled learning, innovation and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and implement the annual School Improvement Plan.
- Establish and monitor school KPIs and provide regular performance reports to Management.
- Represent the school at educational forums, conferences and community events.

Qualifications & Experience

- Master's Degree with B.Ed. – Mandatory
- 12–15 years of experience in K–12 education.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a senior school leadership role.
- Robust experience in academic leadership, curriculum, assessment and school administration.
- Experience with Cambridge and ICSE curricula preferred.
- Experience in school accreditation, audits and quality improvement will be an advantage.
- Strong team management, communication, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills.
- M.Ed. preferred.

Key Competencies

- Academic & Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum & Assessment Management
- School Administration
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Performance Management
- Parent & Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making
- Admissions & School Growth
- Safeguarding & Student Welfare
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Budget & Resource Management
- Digital Learning & Innovation

Key Performance Areas

The Principal will be evaluated on:

- Academic results and student progress
- Teaching quality and curriculum implementation
- Teacher performance and professional development
- Student welfare, safeguarding and discipline
- Parent satisfaction and engagement
- Admissions and enrolment targets
- Employee engagement and retention
- Operational efficiency and resource management
- Statutory and board compliance
- School improvement and innovation

Language:

- Kannada (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Principal (Padmanabhanagar)
🏢 Deccan International School
📍 Padmanabhanagar