Delhi: Head of School — Canterbury Public School Job at Canterbury Public School
Canterbury Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Canterbury Public School
- School
- Canterbury Public School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Canterbury Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Canterbury Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 44+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Canterbury Public School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Canterbury Public School is a CBSE Day School in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Canterbury Public School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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 background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About Canterbury Public School
Canterbury Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Canterbury Public School is a CBSE Day School in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.
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