Head of School

Darshan Academy· Est. 1997 · CBSE · North West Delhi
₹8.4L – ₹14.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 22 Oct
● posted 1 Jun

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 North West Delhi.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹14.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in North West Delhi

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹14.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Darshan Academy in North West Delhi, Delhi is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Darshan Academy: a senior secondary institution in North West Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.4 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Darshan Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Darshan Academy
CBSE · North West Delhi · Est. 1997
1997
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Mamta Sabharwal HOS
PRINCIPAL
2730364
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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