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Principal

at Meridian School For Boys & Girls · Hyderabad · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11.8L – ₹17.4L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 27d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Meridian School For Boys & Girls
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11.8L – ₹17.4L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Hyderabad

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • 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

Meridian School For Boys & Girls invites applications for a Principal in Hyderabad, Telangana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Meridian School For Boys & Girls in Hyderabad, Telangana operates as a senior secondary school, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.8 LPA – ₹17.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Meridian School For Boys & Girls receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What is the average Principal salary in Hyderabad?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Hyderabad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Meridian School For Boys & Girls follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

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Meridian School For Boys & Girls

Key facts about Meridian School For Boys & Girls

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Poonam Jha
Affiliation #
3630044
Address
8-2-541 ROAD NO-7 BANJARA HILLS HYDERABAD ANDHRA PRADESH, 8-2-541 Road No-7, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034

Meridian School For Boys & Girls is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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