
Head of School — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College Opening — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College, Mumbai
Durgadevi Saraf Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- School
- Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Durgadevi Saraf Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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About Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
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