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
- Robust 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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