Head of School — Delhi Public School, Dhanbad

Est. 1988 · senior secondary · English medium · Karmik Bhawan (post
₹9.1L – ₹22.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Dec
● posted 22 Jun

Job description

Overview

Delhi Public School is looking for a Head of School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Delhi Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1988, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹9.1 LPA – ₹22.4 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Delhi Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Role details

Vacancies
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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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dhanbad.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Delhi Public School
CBSE · Dhanbad · Est. 1988
1988
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SARITA SINHA
PRINCIPAL
3430052
AFFILIATION
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
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