Head of School — D A V Public School, Gurugram

Est. 1985 · senior secondary · English medium · SEC 14 Gurgaon
₹9.1L – ₹21.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Dec
● posted 12 Jun

Job description

Overview

D A V Public School is hiring a Head of School in Gurugram, Haryana. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. D A V Public School in Gurugram, Haryana functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.1 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by D A V Public School. 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

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gurugram.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
D A V Public School
CBSE · Gurugram · Est. 1985
1985
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
APARNA ERRY
PRINCIPAL
530096
AFFILIATION
Gurugram, Haryana
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