Head of School — Amrita Vidyalayam, Venoli Road Kotekkad-, Palakkad

Est. 1992
₹8.7L – ₹17.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Oct
● posted 15 Jun

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Head of School at Amrita Vidyalayam, Venoli Road Kotekkad- in Palakkad, Kerala. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Amrita Vidyalayam, Venoli Road Kotekkad- in Palakkad, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹17.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Amrita Vidyalayam, Venoli Road Kotekkad- will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Palakkad.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Amrita Vidyalayam, Venoli Road Kotekkad-
CBSE · Palakkad · Est. 1992
1992
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNITHA
PRINCIPAL
930278
AFFILIATION
Palakkad, Kerala
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