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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi
- City
- South East
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 20266 days left
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Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Head of School at Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi in South East, Delhi. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi is a senior secondary school in South East, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.6 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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Key facts about Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 190
- Staff
- 2
Adarsh Vidya Niketan, L-I, Gali No.-8/1, 1508, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South East, Delhi, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 190 students with a teaching and support team of about 2. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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