Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Alphonsa English Medium School
- City
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Kannur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Head of School
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Why apply
- 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
Alphonsa English Medium School is hiring a Head of School in Kannur, Kerala. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Alphonsa English Medium School, established 1992, runs as a secondary campus in Kannur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹7.9 LPA – ₹14.1 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Alphonsa English Medium School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Alphonsa English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at Alphonsa English Medium School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What is the average Head of School salary in Kannur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Kannur. 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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Key facts about Alphonsa English Medium School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR.KALA S SOUMYA
- Affiliation #
- 930362
Alphonsa English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Kannur, Kerala.
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