Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
Head of School
at Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School
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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
A vacancy has opened for a Head of School at Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School: a senior secondary institution in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹9.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School
Key facts about Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JIWAN SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1630070
Dr Daulat Ram Bhalla DAV Centenary Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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