Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Bhavani School
- City
- Baleshwar
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Baleshwar — snapshot
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Head of School
at Bhavani School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Bhavani School has opened applications for a Head of School in Baleshwar, Odisha. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Bhavani School: a senior secondary institution in Baleshwar, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.7 LPA – ₹12.2 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Bhavani School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Bhavani School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Bhavani School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bhavani School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Bhavani School
Key facts about Bhavani School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ommi Gayatri Kalyani
- Affiliation #
- 1530421
Bhavani School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Baleshwar, Odisha.
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