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Head of School

at International India School · Saudi Arabia · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹28L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 29 Jul 25 days left
Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schoolspart-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
International India School
City
Saudi Arabia
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Saudi Arabia — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.0L
per year
Typical
₹19.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹27.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

at International India School

25 days left

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 57+ years.
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Overview

International India School in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools is on the lookout for a Head of School. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. International India School in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools operates as a senior secondary school, established 1969, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹27.5 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the International India School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

International India School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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International India School

Key facts about International India School

Key facts
Founded
1969
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MUZAFFAR HASSAN
Affiliation #
5730001
Address
P O BOX NO 14861 JEDDAH 21434 SAUDI ARABIA C/O FIRST SECY EMBASSY OF INDIA JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA, P O Box, Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools

International India School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1969, located in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools.

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