Head of School

Himalaya Vidya Mandir· Est. 1984 · CBSE · Nainital
₹12.1L – ₹13.6LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 16 Sep
● posted 15 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1984.

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.1L – ₹13.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in Nainital

₹12.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.1L – ₹13.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Himalaya Vidya Mandir is hiring a Head of School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Himalaya Vidya Mandir in Nainital, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1984, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.1 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Himalaya Vidya Mandir hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Himalaya Vidya Mandir
CBSE · Nainital · Est. 1984
1984
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Deepa Joshi
PRINCIPAL
3530092
AFFILIATION
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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