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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Gyanjyoti Academy
- City
- Dhemaji
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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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
Immediate opening: Head of School at Gyanjyoti Academy in Dhemaji, Assam. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Gyanjyoti Academy in Dhemaji, Assam is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.2 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Gyanjyoti Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Gyanjyoti Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Gyanjyoti Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Can I negotiate the salary at Gyanjyoti Academy?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What qualifications are required for a Head of School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School positions.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gyanjyoti Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Key facts about Gyanjyoti Academy
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RINA PRADHAN
- Affiliation #
- 230141
Gyanjyoti Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Dhemaji, Assam.
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