Lucknow: Head of School — Charmwood Academy Job at Charmwood Academy
Charmwood AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Charmwood Academy
- School
- Charmwood Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹8.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Charmwood Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Charmwood Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 22+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Charmwood Academy, a State Board 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: Charmwood Academy is a State Board Day School in Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Charmwood Academy
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Where exactly is Charmwood Academy located?
The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
About Charmwood Academy
Charmwood Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2004, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Charmwood Academy is a State Board Day School in Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow.
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