Head of School

Dolphins International School· Est. 2012 · CBSE · Pune
₹7.1L – ₹18.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 25 Oct
● posted 30 May

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Pune.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹18.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in Pune

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹18.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dolphins International School is hiring a Head of School in Pune, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Dolphins International School: a middle school institution in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹18.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dolphins International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Dolphins International School
CBSE · Pune · Est. 2012 · 30:1 students per teacher
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
middle
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Mrs.Florence Joseph Anthony
PRINCIPAL
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1130672
AFFILIATION
Pune, Maharashtra
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