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Head of School

at Bridgeford School · Ranchi · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.0L – ₹8.5L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Ranchi, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 33d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Bridgeford School
City
Ranchi
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹8.5L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Ranchi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.0L
per year
Typical
₹8.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹8.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

at Bridgeford 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Bridgeford School as a Head of School in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Bridgeford School in Ranchi, Jharkhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.0 LPA – ₹8.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Bridgeford School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Bridgeford School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Can I negotiate the salary at Bridgeford School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

What is the salary for this Head of School role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Head of School roles in Ranchi.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Bridgeford School

Key facts about Bridgeford School

Key facts
Founded
2001
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MUNISH DUBEY
Affiliation #
3430177
Address
PO HATIA PS HATIA DISTT RANCHI JHARKHAND, Hatia Hatia Distt, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834003

Bridgeford School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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