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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Government High School Anlay
- City
- Leh
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹15.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Jul 20266 days left
Head of School salary in Leh — 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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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
Government High School Anlay is hiring a Head of School in Leh, Ladakh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Government High School Anlay in Leh, Ladakh is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1960,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹15.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Government High School Anlay receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Where exactly is Government High School Anlay located?
The school is in Leh, Ladakh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What is the average Head of School salary in Leh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Leh varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Government High School Anlay follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Government High School Anlay
- Founded
- 1960
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- GONBO RAFTAN
- Affiliation #
- 3720151
Government High School Anlay is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Leh, Ladakh.
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