Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi
- City
- North
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹17.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi in North, Delhi is on the lookout for a Head of School. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi in North, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.8 LPA – ₹17.2 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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Key facts about Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 119
Chanakya Modern School, Gali No.-16b, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in North, Delhi, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 119 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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