Head of School

Darusslam Public School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · Ernakulam
₹8.4L – ₹20.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 27 Oct
● posted 14 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 Ernakulam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹20.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in Ernakulam

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹20.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Head of School at Darusslam Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Darusslam Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.4 LPA – ₹20.2 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Darusslam Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Darusslam Public School
CBSE · Ernakulam · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JAYALAKSHMI M I
PRINCIPAL
930984
AFFILIATION
Ernakulam, Kerala
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