Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post
- City
- South Andaman
- State
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
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Head of School
at Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post
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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
Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post is hiring a Head of School in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar operates as a secondary school, established 1956, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.9 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post
Key facts about Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post
- Founded
- 1956
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- IREENA
- Affiliation #
- 2520066
Govt. Secondary School, Point Shadipur Post is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar.
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