Head of School — Central Academy Senior Secondary School Opening — Central Academy Senior Secondary School, Lucknow
Central Academy Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Central Academy Senior Secondary School
- School
- Central Academy Senior Secondary School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.5L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Head of School — Central Academy Senior Secondary School — Central Academy Senior Secondary School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Central Academy Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Central Academy Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Vikas Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Central Academy Senior Secondary School
Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
About Central Academy Senior Secondary School
Central Academy Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Central Academy Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Vikas Nagar, Lucknow.
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