Housekeeping Supervisor
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Key facts
- Role
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- School
- D. A. V. Collegiate School
- City
- Kathua
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹1.5L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
Housekeeping Supervisor salary in Kathua — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Housekeeping Supervisor
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 20+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at D. A. V. Collegiate School as a Housekeeping Supervisor in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: D. A. V. Collegiate School in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir — a senior secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Housekeeping Supervisor reports into the assigned supervisor and follows a defined work schedule. Stable, full-time employment with clear expectations. Day to day, you will:
- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.
- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.
- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.
- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
- A clean track record and verifiable references.
- The fitness and discipline the role demands.
- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.5 LPA – ₹2.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the D. A. V. Collegiate School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Housekeeping Supervisor role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
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.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Housekeeping Supervisor role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kathua), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
D. A. V. Collegiate School
Key facts about D. A. V. Collegiate School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEENAKSHI
- Affiliation #
- 730083
D. A. V. Collegiate School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
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Interview questions & answers for Housekeeping Supervisor
Common questions Indian schools ask for Housekeeping Supervisor roles in Kathua (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at D. A. V. Collegiate School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kathua campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Housekeeping Supervisor role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — D. A. V. Collegiate School wants to picture you on day one.
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Housekeeping Supervisor brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why D. A. V. Collegiate School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Housekeeping Supervisor band in Kathua (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".