Head of School — DAV Public School Vacancy at DAV Public School, Lucknow
DAV Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — DAV Public School
- School
- DAV Public School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a fresh opening for a Head of School — DAV Public School at DAV Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
DAV Public School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — DAV Public School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About DAV Public School
DAV Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
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