Head of School — American Embassy School Opening — American Embassy School, Delhi
American Embassy SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — American Embassy School
- School
- American Embassy School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
American Embassy School, a IB Board school in Delhi, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: The American Embassy School, New Delhi offers an American standards-based curriculum with an international perspective for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students may opt for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in grades 11 and 12.The school’s assessments incorporate the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) program from grade 3 through grade 12 and PG.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
American Embassy School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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About American Embassy School
The American Embassy School, New Delhi offers an American standards-based curriculum with an international perspective for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students may opt for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in grades 11 and 12.The school’s assessments incorporate the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) program from grade 3 through grade 12 and PG.
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