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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan
- City
- Hoshiarpur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.1L – ₹21.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Hoshiarpur — snapshot
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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
Join the faculty at Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan as a Head of School in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan in Hoshiarpur, Punjab operates as a secondary school, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Head of School, 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.1 LPA – ₹21.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What questions are asked in a Head of School 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 Head of School roles in Hoshiarpur.
Is school transport available for staff?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the average Head of School salary in Hoshiarpur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Hoshiarpur. 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.
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Key facts about Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARMINDER KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1631499
Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
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