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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi
- City
- East
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹23.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Head of School in East, Delhi at Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi is a senior secondary campus in East, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.0 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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Key facts about Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 293
- Staff
- 8
Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in East, Delhi, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 293 students with a teaching and support team of about 8. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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