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Wing Head - Primary

at Canadian International School · Bangalore · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹28L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-timePosted 25d ago
IB Board
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Wing Head - Primary
School
Canadian International School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
IB Board
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Wing Head - Primary salary in Bangalore — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12L
per year
Typical
₹20L
per year
Senior / high
₹28L
per year

IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.

How to apply

Apply for Wing Head - Primary at Canadian International School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
  • Established school — running for 30+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Canadian International School invites applications for a Wing Head - Primary in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Canadian International School, established 1996, runs as a senior secondary campus in Bangalore, Karnataka — a IB-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Wing Head - Primary owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹28.0 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Canadian International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Can I negotiate the salary at Canadian International 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.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

What is the average Wing Head - Primary salary in Bangalore?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Wing Head - Primary roles in Bangalore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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.

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Canadian International School

Key facts about Canadian International School

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
IB Board
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Address
4 & 20 Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, 4 & 20 Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560064

Canadian International School is a co-ed boarding school in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is the first 1:1 iPad school in South India and the first school in India to operate entirely on solar power. CIS was established in 1996 and is spread over 200,000 sq meters. Students are enrolled from 30+ nations in CIS. Entrenched as 1st IBDP school in Bangalore, CIS follows an internationally recognized curriculum - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 9 -10), Cambridge Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) Cambridge Primary, and Montessori (Pre K to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign-trained, experienced teachers. CIS offers a merit and ECA-based scholarship program with on-campus placement counseling. CIS is ranked in the top 3 international schools by Education World India rankings 2023. Offering separate student councils for primary, elementary, and high school students It is the #1 Apple distinguished school in south India.

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