Head of School — Dalhousie Public School, Gurdaspur

Est. 1993
₹10.7L – ₹23.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 5 Nov
● posted 3 Jun

Job description

Overview

Dalhousie Public School is hiring a Head of School in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: Dalhousie Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.7 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Dalhousie Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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.

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 Gurdaspur.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Dalhousie Public School
CBSE · Gurdaspur · Est. 1993
1993
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Satish Kumar
PRINCIPAL
1630128
AFFILIATION
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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