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Principal

₹7.8L – ₹24L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 29 Jul 26 days left
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 20d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Akshara Vaagdevi International School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹24L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹16.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Akshara Vaagdevi International School is hiring a Principal in Hyderabad, Telangana. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Akshara Vaagdevi International School, established 2012, is a secondary campus in Hyderabad, Telangana — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.8 LPA – ₹24.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Akshara Vaagdevi International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What is the average Principal salary in Hyderabad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Hyderabad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Where exactly is Akshara Vaagdevi International School located?

The school is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Akshara Vaagdevi International School

Key facts about Akshara Vaagdevi International School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
VANAJA
Affiliation #
130323
Address
SY.NO:703,BOLTON ROAD,OPP TIVOLI GARDENS, Sy.no:703, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500003

Akshara Vaagdevi International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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