Principal

The Lyceum· Est. 2004 · CBSE · Hyderabad
₹12.6L – ₹25.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 31 May

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 handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Hyderabad.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.6L – ₹25.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Hyderabad

₹12.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.6L – ₹25.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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.
The Lyceum
CBSE · Secondary Level · Hyderabad · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
PERUKULAMBIL RAVIKANTH
PRINCIPAL
3630377
AFFILIATION
Hyderabad, Telangana
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