Hiring: School Principals / Heads of School – Across India Positions: Junior Principal | Principal | Senior Principal | Head of School | Director Principal | Group Principal Location: Across India Boards: CBSE | ICSE/ISC | IB | Cambridge/IGCSE | State Boards | International Curricula Salary: ₹8 LPA – ₹1 Crore Employment Type: Full-Time Tallento 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 Range Junior Principal / Academic Head: ₹8–15 LPA Principal – Mid-Sized School: ₹12–20 LPA Experienced Principal: ₹18–30 LPA Senior Principal: ₹25–40 LPA Head of School: ₹30–50 LPA IB / Cambridge / International School Principal: ₹35–60 LPA Director Principal / Flagship Campus Head: ₹40–70 LPA Group Principal / Multi-Campus Leadership: ₹50–80 LPA Premium / Executive School Leadership: ₹60 LPA–₹1 Crore Exceptional profiles may be considered above ₹1 Crore Final compensation will depend on experience, current CTC, board exposure, school size, location, student strength, leadership responsibility and past performance. Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic Leadership Lead 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 Operations Manage 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 Leadership Recruit, 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 Development Maintain 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 Management Maintain strong relationships with parents and school stakeholders. Handle escalations, grievances and feedback professionally. Represent the school with management, community and external authorities. Admissions & Growth Support 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. Compliance Ensure 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 Head 8–12 years of school education experience Experience as Vice Principal, Coordinator, HOD,



Academic Head or similar role Robust academic and people-management skills Principal 10–18 years of overall experience Prior school leadership experience preferred Ability to independently manage academics, faculty, parents and operations Senior Principal / Head of School 15–25 years of education experience Proven experience leading reputed K-12 schools Strong record in academics, team performance and institutional growth Director Principal / Group Leadership 18–25 years of experience Experience managing large schools, flagship campuses or multiple institutions Strong strategic, academic, operational and people leadership Qualification Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline B.Ed. / M.Ed. or equivalent qualification as applicable Must meet the qualification and experience norms of the respective board/institution Additional educational leadership qualifications will be an advantage Preferred Experience Candidates 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 Chains Preference will be given to leaders with measurable achievements in: Academic results Faculty performance Admissions and enrolment growth Parent satisfaction Staff retention School culture Board compliance Technology adoption Institutional growth Multi-campus management Compensation & Perks ₹8 LPA – ₹1 Crore Depending on the school and role, additional benefits may include: Accommodation Relocation support Performance incentives Medical insurance PF Meals Transport / vehicle facility Children’s education benefits Annual performance bonus Location: 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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