Head of School — Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan, Katihar

Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan in Katihar, Bihar is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan: a senior secondary institution in Katihar, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.8 LPA – ₹24.1 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.