Head of School — Good Shepherd Public School, Kottayam

Est. 1989
₹10.4L – ₹22.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Oct
● posted 21 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join Good Shepherd Public School in Kottayam, Kerala as our next Head of School. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Good Shepherd Public School, established 1989, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹22.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Good Shepherd Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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.

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.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Good Shepherd Public School
CBSE · Kottayam · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNITHA SATHEESH
PRINCIPAL
930124
AFFILIATION
Kottayam, Kerala
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