Head of School — Dehradun Public School Opening — Dehradun Public School, Ghaziabad

Dehradun Public School
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshfull-time₹12L – ₹30L / yrState Board8–20 yrs expPosted 15d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — Dehradun Public School
School
Dehradun Public School
City
Ghaziabad
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹30L per year
Experience
8–20 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 1983

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Head of School — Dehradun Public School at Dehradun Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 43+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Dehradun Public School, a State Board school in Ghaziabad, 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: Dehradun Public School is a State Board Day School in Ashok Nagar (Ghaziabad), Ghaziabad.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Dehradun Public School

Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Common questions about this role

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

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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.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

About Dehradun Public School

Dehradun Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Dehradun Public School is a State Board Day School in Ashok Nagar (Ghaziabad), Ghaziabad.

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Perks

TransportationMedical RoomWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicPicnics and excursionDebateGardeningAuditorium/Media Room

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