School Principal

THE LEAP SCHOOL; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Leap School in Hyderabad is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead CBSE-based education with a focus on admissions growth and high academic standards. The role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and exceptional communication to engage parents and staff.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of school leadership experience with CBSE exposure and a proven track record in driving enrollment, while mentoring teachers and fostering an innovative, child-centered learning culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education/School Leadership or equivalent.
• 8–12 years in school leadership with direct exposure to CBSE curriculum.
• Proven track record of admission growth and parent engagement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in implementing and enhancing the CBSE curriculum.
• Drive student admissions by engaging with parents, presenting the school’s vision effectively, and ensuring enrollment targets are achieved.
• Oversee teaching and learning practices to maintain high academic standards and student outcomes.
• Mentor, guide, and evaluate faculty to build a collaborative, motivated, and high-performing academic team.
• Foster a child-centric, inquiry-based learning culture aligned with international best practices.
• Establish strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and the community to strengthen the school’s reputation.
• Ensure compliance with educational policies, health and safety standards, and operational excellence.
• Lead initiatives in extracurricular programs, innovation in teaching-learning, and holistic student development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Excellent communication

Admissions growth

CBSE curriculum

Mentoring teachers

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Education/School Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal with proven experience in leading schools that follow the CBSE curriculum. The ideal candidate should be a strong academician with excellent leadership and communication skills, while also possessing a results-driven approach to admissions and school growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in implementing and enhancing the CBSE curriculum.
• Drive student admissions by engaging with parents, presenting the school’s vision effectively, and ensuring enrollment targets are achieved.
• Oversee teaching and learning practices to maintain high academic standards and student outcomes.
• Mentor, guide, and evaluate faculty to build a collaborative, motivated, and high-performing academic team.
• Foster a child-centric, inquiry-based learning culture aligned with international best practices.
• Establish strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and the community to strengthen the school’s reputation.
• Ensure compliance with educational policies, health and safety standards, and operational excellence.
• Lead initiatives in extracurricular programs, innovation in teaching-learning, and holistic student development.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education/School Leadership or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in school leadership with direct exposure to CBSE curriculum.
• Proven track record of admission growth and parent engagement.
• Strong academic orientation with ability to balance rigor and creativity in pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Inspirational leadership style with ability to mentor teachers and build high-performance teams.
• Ability to join immediately and lead from the front.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead an upcoming school in Hyderabad.
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience and expertise.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, vision, and results.