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Wing Head - Primary

₹8.8L – ₹11L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Gurgaon, Haryanafull-timePosted 34d ago
IB Board
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Wing Head - Primary
School
Excelsior American School
City
Gurgaon
State
Haryana
Board
IB Board
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.8L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Wing Head - Primary salary in Gurgaon — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.8L
per year
Typical
₹9.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.6L
per year

IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.

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Wing Head - Primary

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Overview

Excelsior American School in Gurgaon, Haryana is accepting applications for a Wing Head - Primary. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Excelsior American School: a senior secondary institution in Gurgaon, Haryana — a IB-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Wing Head - Primary owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.8 LPA – ₹10.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Excelsior American School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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About the school

Excelsior American School

Key facts about Excelsior American School

Key facts
Board
IB Board
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Sector 43, behind Dell Building, Sector 43, behind Dell Building, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122001

Excelsior American School is one of the best International Schools in the National Capital Region, located in the heart of Gurugram. At Excelsior, we are true believers in the relationship between inspiration and growth. Our primary mission is to develop a strong sense of self-worth and responsibility in our students. Over the past decade, we have garnered a strong reputation to become one of the best international schools in the country, thanks to a firm leadership dedicated to a unanimous mission of building a community of leaders and lifelong learners.

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