Head of School — D.a.v International School, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad

Est. 2007
₹10.7L – ₹13.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 21 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at D.a.v International School, Ahmedabad as a Head of School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About D.a.v International School, Ahmedabad: a senior secondary institution in Ahmedabad, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.7 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by D.a.v International School, Ahmedabad. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ahmedabad.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
D.a.v International School, Ahmedabad
CBSE · Ahmedabad · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DEEPAK GAUTAMPURKAR
PRINCIPAL
430183
AFFILIATION
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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