Principal

About Us :

Ekya Schools , founded in 2010, offers progressive K-12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, emphasizing experiential learning. Drawing from the legacy of the CMR Group , we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Principal / Vice Principal (PU NICE Road) who embodies the mission of the school and articulates the mission for all aspects of the school’s program. In keeping with the school’s mission. The Principal / Vice Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and fosters the traditions, relationships, and practices that determine the school’s climate and culture.

The Principal / Vice Principal is the spokesperson for the school with all its internal and external constituencies including students, parents, staff, alumni, the business community, governmental agencies, and local, state, regional and national educational organizations and accrediting agencies.

Leadership

Shares the strategic vision of the school and guides the school leadership team in the translation and execution of this vision of the School.

Ensure levels of performance necessary to achieve the agreed aims and objectives of the school.

Proactively plans teacher schedules before the commencement of each academic year.

Lead, motivate, encourage, support, monitor and evaluate to ensure continuous school improvement.

Ensure that all staff have access to regular advice and ensure the training and development plans are in place, appropriate to the needs of the school and to their stage of development.

To ensure all staff are valued as individuals and receive courtesy and respect at all times.

Curriculum and Instruction

Upholds the academic and ethical standards of the school.

Assigns, supervises and evaluates the duties performed by the school leadership team, school administration staff, teachers and other staff members.

Fosters professionalism, collegiality, and ethical conduct in the school.

Maintains and conducts regular audits of attendance registers and other records maintained by the school leadership and administration team.

Provides for professional development through regular teacher observations

Stimulates and participates in the dialog about teaching and learning at the school.

Oversees the curricula, class schedules, assessments and all aspects of the school’s academic program.

Optimizes the physical learning environment and technology in all instructional areas.

Student Life

Involved in planning and overseeing student activities and extracurricular opportunities in conjunction with co-curricular coordinator.

Administers the school’s discipline policies and standards of conduct.

Supervises the school’s support systems, such as counseling, academic support, before- and

after-school programs, health, and wellness, etc..

Oversees the school safety programs including building security, emergency procedures and

transportation.

Promotes a healthy student culture in and out of school.

Optimizes, plans and implements all-school gatherings including assemblies, annual days, showcases, orientations, sporting events, performances, and other such events.

Provides for character education and ethical teachings in keeping with the mission of the school.

Reports student progress to parents on a timely and helpful basis.

Parents and Community

Encourage and develop positive cooperation between the school, home, and the wider community.

Ensure that parents have timely access to appropriate information about the school and the curriculum.

To maintain accessibility to parents, particularly at the end of the school day, where possible.

Meets parents regularly with grievances and complaints to resolve issues.

Oversees the school’s relations with its alumni including development and maintenance of the alumni database, communications programs, and special events.

Admissions, Finance ,Operations and Others

Meets and assess prospective students and parents for admissions.

Supervises and assists the admissions functions of the school, including internal marketing, external outreach, website development and maintenance, information dissemination, and applicant testing and interviewing.

Ensure school fees are collected on time and the accounts team is maintaining records appropriately.

Executes all major capital purchases, repairs, and building projects.

Oversees the maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, grounds, and all school operations including vehicles, grounds, etc with Head Office Operations team

Representing the School both internally and externally, including representation at conferences, workshop and events

Responsible for spearheading the affiliation process and coordination with the board on examination and other procedures

Qualifications :

5+years of experience working in K-12 in a similar capacity or ex-serviceman (Army) with experience in the education sector.

Proficiency in Kannada Language is mandatory

Required Core Competencies :

Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Strong work-ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and lead by example.

Proficient with technology, including audiovisual devices / aides, projectors, and other adaptations.

Professional Background :

Bachelors and or Master’s degree in education from a reputed college or university is preferred. International experience will be an added advantage.

How to Apply :

To apply, please submit your resume.

We would love to hear from you!