Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Carmel Convent H.s. School
- City
- Indore
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
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Head of School
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- 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
Immediate opening: Head of School at Carmel Convent H.s. School in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About the institution: Carmel Convent H.s. School in Indore, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1991, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the Head of School 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. 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 (₹8.9 LPA – ₹15.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Carmel Convent H.s. School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
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Role details
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- 1
Carmel Convent H.s. School
Key facts about Carmel Convent H.s. School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sr Lincy Maria
- Affiliation #
- 1030464
Carmel Convent H.s. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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