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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- VRS Vignana Jyothi School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹16.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
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- 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
VRS Vignana Jyothi School requires a Principal in Hyderabad, Telangana for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. VRS Vignana Jyothi School in Hyderabad, Telangana is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.5 LPA – ₹16.2 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with VRS Vignana Jyothi School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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'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.
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Key facts about VRS Vignana Jyothi School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
VRS & VJR School is a co-educational residential school, which strives to offer a child-centered learning environment. The program is conducted for children from Class I to Class X affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education. At one of the best boarding schools in Hyderabad , the School intends to assist children in developing their intellectual, emotional, creative, and physical abilities. While accepting individual differences and needs, the school would respond to these in terms of personal care and attention. The school is concerned with the child’s attitudes, habits, and values. There is concern shown for individuals and groups of children. The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, Affiliation No.CBSE/ 130158/99.
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