Principal

Artisan Field; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamtime Learning seeks an experienced school leader to build and launch a flagship micro-school. The role demands driving admissions, academic excellence, campus operations, and profitability with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The ideal candidate will scale a campus from scratch, recruit and mentor teams, and ensure learner-centric education aligned to progressive practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related field required.
• 8–15+ years of leadership experience in schools.
• Experience setting up or scaling a school/campus is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in admissions, operations, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete setup and launch of the new Dreamtime Learning Hub.
• Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learner-centric education.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing academic and operations team.
• Own campus P&L and budget planning; drive revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Ensure exceptional academic outcomes and progressive learning experiences.

Skills

Founder's Mindset

Strategic Leadership

Business Acumen

Admissions & Revenue Growth

P&L Management

Parent Relationship Management

Team Building & Coaching

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Master's Degree in Education

B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred

Job description

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced school leader who can build a school from scratch, drive admissions, lead academic excellence, manage operations, and own the campus P&L. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of IGCSE curriculum and progressive education practices.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Leadership

• Lead the complete setup and successful launch of the new Dreamtime Learning Hub.
• Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learner-centric education.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing academic and operations team.
• Ensure outstanding learner outcomes and parent satisfaction.

Admissions & Business Growth

• Own the complete admissions strategy and achieve enrollment targets.
• Build strong relationships with parents and local communities.
• Conduct parent orientations, campus tours, and admission counselling.
• Plan and execute marketing, outreach, and community engagement initiatives.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee daily school operations and campus administration.
• Ensure world-class infrastructure, safety, and compliance standards.
• Manage vendors, facilities, transport, food services, and support functions.
• Maintain smooth academic and operational processes.

Financial & P&L Ownership

• Own the campus Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Prepare and manage annual budgets.
• Drive revenue growth while optimizing operational costs.
• Monitor financial performance and achieve profitability targets.

Academic Excellence

• Ensure exceptional implementation of Dreamtime's learner-centric curriculum.
• Coach teachers to deliver engaging and personalized learning experiences.
• Maintain high academic quality and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• Master's Degree in Education or related field (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• 8?15+ years of leadership experience in schools.
• Experience in setting up or scaling a school/campus is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in admissions, school operations, administration, and team leadership.
• Proven experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from scratch.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Passion for progressive and future-focused education.

Key Competencies

• Founder's Mindset
• Strategic Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Admissions & Revenue Growth
• P&L Management
• Parent Relationship Management
• Team Building & Coaching
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Why Join Dreamtime Learning?

• Opportunity to build and lead a flagship micro-school.
• Work directly with visionary education leaders.
• Drive innovation and transform the future of education.
• High-impact leadership role with significant growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

If you are passionate about building schools, driving admissions, owning business outcomes, and creating meaningful learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.