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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- IQRA International School-Mumbai
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹17.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Mumbai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
IQRA International School-Mumbai is hiring a Head of School in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a State Board-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. IQRA International School-Mumbai in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 2010,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.7 LPA – ₹17.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for IQRA International School-Mumbai. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
IQRA International School-Mumbai follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What is the average Head of School salary in Mumbai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Mumbai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about IQRA International School-Mumbai
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
IQRA International School-Mumbai is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2010, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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