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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Goenka International School
- City
- Durgapur
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹23.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Durgapur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- 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
Goenka International School is hiring a Head of School in Durgapur, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Goenka International School is a senior secondary campus in Durgapur, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.4 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Goenka International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Can I negotiate the salary at Goenka International School?
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What is the average Head of School salary in Durgapur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Durgapur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Do I have to work weekends?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Key facts about Goenka International School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
Goenka International School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.
Goenka International School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Durgapur, West Bengal, East India.
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