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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Palwal
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.2L – ₹23.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Head of School at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Palwal, Haryana. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 2017, is a senior secondary school in Palwal, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹10.2 LPA – ₹23.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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 Palwal.
How do I apply for this Head of School vacancy?
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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.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Where exactly is Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Palwal, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- OMVIR SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 540021
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Palwal, Haryana.
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