Head of School — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram

Est. 1986
₹9.8L – ₹15.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Oct
● posted 26 May

Job description

Overview

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.8 LPA – ₹15.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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.

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

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thiruvananthapuram.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNIL CHACKO
PRINCIPAL
930063
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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