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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "datePosted": "2026-11-07T02:33:10.08+00:00", "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/chitkara-international-school-panchkula-extension-2068#school", "name": "Chitkara International School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/chitkara-international-school-panchkula-extension-2068", "sameAs": "https://www.chitkaraschool.in/panchkula/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "PANCHKULA EXTENSION, HARYANA", "addressLocality": "Panchkula", "addressRegion": "Haryana", "postalCode": "160104" }, "foundingDate": "2020" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/head-of-school-chitkara-international-school-panchkula-extension-2068-panchkula-dd6be1a1-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/head-of-school-chitkara-international-school-panchkula-extension-2068-panchkula-dd6be1a1-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-21T02:33:10.080Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-08T17:07:22.537782+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "PANCHKULA EXTENSION, HARYANA", "addressLocality": "Panchkula", "addressRegion": "Haryana", "postalCode": "160104" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 702500, "maxValue": 804500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Chitkara International School, established 2020, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Panchkula, Haryana.\n\nThe school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹7.0 LPA–₹8.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring for a school-side role with practical day-to-day responsibilities and steady team support.", "dayToDay": [ "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School", "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?", "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?", "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/principal." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Head of School?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes." }, { "q": "What is the average Head of School salary in Panchkula?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Panchkula rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "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." } ] }