Hiring: School Principals / Heads of School – Across IndiaPositions: Junior Principal | Principal | Senior Principal | Head of School | Director Principal | Group PrincipalLocation: Across IndiaBoards: CBSE | ICSE/ISC | IB | Cambridge/IGCSE | State Boards | International CurriculaSalary: ₹8 LPA – ₹1 Crore+Employment Type: Full-TimeTallento is hiring experienced and high-potential School Principals and Academic Leaders for reputed schools, school groups, residential schools and international institutions across India.We are hiring from Junior Principal / Academic Head level to Senior Principal, Head of School, Director Principal and Group Leadership roles.Indicative Salary RangeJunior Principal / Academic Head: ₹8–15 LPAPrincipal – Mid-Sized School: ₹12–20 LPAExperienced Principal: ₹18–30 LPASenior Principal: ₹25–40 LPAHead of School: ₹30–50 LPAIB / Cambridge / International School Principal: ₹35–60 LPADirector Principal / Flagship Campus Head: ₹40–70 LPAGroup Principal / Multi-Campus Leadership: ₹50–80 LPAPremium / Executive School Leadership: ₹60 LPA–₹1 Crore+Exceptional profiles may be considered above ₹1 CroreFinal compensation will depend on experience, current CTC, board exposure, school size, location, student strength, leadership responsibility and past performance.Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic LeadershipLead academic planning, curriculum implementation and learning outcomes.Ensure compliance with the respective board and school standards.Monitor academic performance and implement improvement plans.Promote strong teaching practices, assessments and student development.Drive technology-enabled and student-focused learning.School OperationsManage overall day-to-day functioning of the school.Coordinate academics, administration, admissions,



HR and support teams.Set clear performance expectations and review systems.Ensure smooth execution of school policies and processes.Faculty LeadershipRecruit, mentor and retain quality teachers and academic leaders.Conduct classroom observations and performance reviews.Identify training and development needs.Build a strong second line of school leadership.Student DevelopmentMaintain discipline, safety and student well-being.Promote academics, sports, activities and holistic development.Build a positive and achievement-driven school culture.Ensure appropriate safeguarding and child protection practices.Parent & Stakeholder ManagementMaintain robust relationships with parents and school stakeholders.Handle escalations, grievances and feedback professionally.Represent the school with management, community and external authorities.Admissions & GrowthSupport admissions, student retention and school growth.Work with management to improve enrolment and parent satisfaction.Strengthen the school’s reputation and market positioning.Senior leaders may be responsible for budgets, profitability and expansion.ComplianceEnsure adherence to board affiliation requirements and education regulations.Maintain documentation for audits, inspections and affiliations.Ensure policies related to academics, HR, discipline and safety are followed.Candidate ProfileJunior Principal / Academic Head8–12 years of school education experienceExperience as Vice Principal, Coordinator, HOD,



Academic Head or similar roleStrong academic and people-management skillsPrincipal10–18 years of overall experiencePrior school leadership experience preferredAbility to independently manage academics, faculty, parents and operationsSenior Principal / Head of School15–25 years of education experienceProven experience leading reputed K-12 schoolsStrong record in academics, team performance and institutional growthDirector Principal / Group Leadership18–25+ years of experienceExperience managing large schools, flagship campuses or multiple institutionsStrong strategic, academic, operational and people leadershipQualificationMaster’s Degree in a relevant disciplineB.Ed. / M.Ed. or equivalent qualification as applicableMust meet the qualification and experience norms of the respective board/institutionAdditional educational leadership qualifications will be an advantagePreferred ExperienceCandidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:CBSE | ICSE/ISC | IB PYP/MYP/DP | Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels | State Boards | Residential Schools | International Schools | Day Schools | K-12 Schools | School ChainsPreference will be given to leaders with measurable achievements in:Academic resultsFaculty performanceAdmissions and enrolment growthParent satisfactionStaff retentionSchool cultureBoard complianceTechnology adoptionInstitutional growthMulti-campus managementCompensation & Benefits₹8 LPA – ₹1 Crore+Depending on the school and role, additional benefits may include:AccommodationRelocation supportPerformance incentivesMedical insurancePFMealsTransport / vehicle facilityChildren’s education benefitsAnnual performance bonusLocation: Opportunities available across Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India.Candidates open to relocation will have access to a wider range of opportunities.Interested candidates can share their updated CV or apply through Tallento.Ai.

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