Head of School

Avm Senior Secondary School· Est. 1967 · CBSE · Gurdaspur
₹7.1L – ₹9.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 28 Aug
● posted 26 Jun

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Gurdaspur.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹9.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in Gurdaspur

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹9.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Avm Senior Secondary School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is seeking a Head of School who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Avm Senior Secondary School, established 1967, runs as a secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — 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. 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. 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. 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 (₹7.1 LPA – ₹9.8 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 Avm Senior Secondary School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Avm Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Gurdaspur · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Ritu Mahajan
PRINCIPAL
1631116
AFFILIATION
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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