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Principal

₹8.1L – ₹16L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 30 Aug
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Vivekananda Residential High School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.1L
per year
Typical
₹12.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Vivekananda Residential High School in Hyderabad, Telangana is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. School profile: Vivekananda Residential High School in Hyderabad, Telangana — a senior secondary setup, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.1 LPA – ₹16.0 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 Vivekananda Residential High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Hyderabad.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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About the school

Vivekananda Residential High School

Key facts about Vivekananda Residential High School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Vinayakanagar Colony, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 641107

Vivekananda Residential High School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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