Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School
- City
- Shivamogga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.6L – ₹12.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Head of School at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School in Shivamogga, Karnataka. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School in Shivamogga, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.6 LPA – ₹12.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Indu G V
- Affiliation #
- 830362
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
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