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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- DAV Public School Lajhyani
- City
- Hamirpur
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.2L – ₹28.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Head of School at DAV Public School Lajhyani in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: DAV Public School Lajhyani in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2022, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹28.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at DAV Public School Lajhyani reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Where exactly is DAV Public School Lajhyani located?
The school is in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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Key facts about DAV Public School Lajhyani
- Founded
- 2022
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUNIL KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 630348
DAV Public School Lajhyani is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.
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