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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Gurukul Play School Ps
- City
- Jaipur
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.5L – ₹25.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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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
Gurukul Play School Ps has opened applications for a Head of School in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Gurukul Play School Ps is a senior secondary school in Jaipur, Rajasthan — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Gurukul Play School Ps academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gurukul Play School Ps follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Head of School roles in Jaipur.
Where exactly is Gurukul Play School Ps located?
The school is in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about Gurukul Play School Ps
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 105
Gurukul Play School Ps is a private unaided (recognized), located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 105 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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