Head of School — Saraswati Academy, Nainital
Est. 2004 · senior secondary · English medium · Near Block Office
₹8.4L – ₹12.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Feb
● posted 8 Nov
Job description
Overview
Saraswati Academy, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
The school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.4 LPA–₹12.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.
Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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.
What you'll handle
·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.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nainital.
- NTT / KG→
- PRT (Primary)→
- TGT (Middle)→
- PGT (Senior)→
- HOD→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Saraswati Academy
CBSE · Nainital · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Jaya Jantwal
PRINCIPAL
3530231
AFFILIATION
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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