School Principal

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.