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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills
- City
- West Garo Hills
- State
- Meghalaya
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹19.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in West Garo Hills — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Join the faculty at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills as a Head of School in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills: a secondary institution in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2021,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹19.5 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full 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.
What qualifications are required for a Head of School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School positions.
Can I negotiate the salary at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
What is the average Head of School salary in West Garo Hills?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in West Garo Hills. 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.
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 West Garo Hills.
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.
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills
- Founded
- 2021
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR. DIPAK CHANDRA DAS
- Affiliation #
- 1340102
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya West Garo Hills is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
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