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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Iqra International School Kanihama
- City
- Budgam
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.1L – ₹15.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Iqra International School Kanihama in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Iqra International School Kanihama in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.1 LPA – ₹15.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Iqra International School Kanihama academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Head of School roles in Budgam.
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 — Iqra International School Kanihama"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Iqra International School Kanihama and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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Key facts about Iqra International School Kanihama
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 316
Iqra International School Kanihama is a private unaided (recognized), located in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 316 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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