Principal — Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre, Hyderabad

Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre is looking for a Principal in Hyderabad, Telangana to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Core responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.4 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.