Deccan International School is hiring a Head of School — Deccan International School in Bangalore
Deccan International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Deccan International School
- School
- Deccan International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Deccan International School, a IGCSE school in Bangalore, 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: Deccan International School was founded in the year 2003 by Mr. K. N. Tilak Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Deccan Herald-Prajavani. As Chairman of our school’s management committee, Mr. Tilak Kumar brings with him the rich experience of having managed the Ashram School started by his grandfather, late Sri. K. N. Guruswamy, Philanthropist, Educationist and Founder of the Deccan Herald and Prajavani Group. Our Director, Mrs. Sujatha Tilak Kumar has worked to make the school special in every way and believes that a good education is the only real inheritance that we leave for our children. In the decade since its inception, the school has gone from strength to strength in areas both academic and co-curricular and we constantly look for new ways to enhance the learning experience.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Deccan International School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Deccan International School
Deccan International School was founded in the year 2003 by Mr. K. N. Tilak Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Deccan Herald-Prajavani. As Chairman of our school’s management committee, Mr. Tilak Kumar brings with him the rich experience of having managed the Ashram School started by his grandfather, late Sri. K. N. Guruswamy, Philanthropist, Educationist and Founder of the Deccan Herald and Prajavani Group. Our Director, Mrs. Sujatha Tilak Kumar has worked to make the school special in every way and believes that a good education is the only real inheritance that we leave for our children. In the decade since its inception, the school has gone from strength to strength in areas both academic and co-curricular and we constantly look for new ways to enhance the learning experience.
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