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
~ Strong 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 & Benefits ₹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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