Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Lyceum
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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Principal
at The Lyceum
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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.
Job description
Overview
The Lyceum is hiring a Principal in Hyderabad, Telangana. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About The Lyceum: a secondary institution in Hyderabad, Telangana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.6 LPA – ₹25.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Lyceum instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Where exactly is The Lyceum located?
The school is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Lyceum
Key facts about The Lyceum
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PERUKULAMBIL RAVIKANTH
- Affiliation #
- 3630377
The Lyceum is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
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