Head of School — John Firth Christian English High School, Lakhimpur

John Firth Christian English High School in Lakhimpur, Assam is hiring a Head of School. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. John Firth Christian English High School in Lakhimpur, Assam functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1893,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.3 LPA – ₹17.1 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by John Firth Christian English High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.