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Head of School

₹8.1L – ₹21L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 10 Jul 7 days left
Tirunelveli, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 40d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Keins CBSE School
City
Tirunelveli
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
10 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Tirunelveli — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Keins CBSE School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu is seeking a Head of School who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Keins CBSE School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu operates as a secondary school, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹21.4 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Keins CBSE School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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.

How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?

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What qualifications are required for a Head of School?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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About the school

Keins CBSE School

Key facts about Keins CBSE School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
John Swetha.D
Affiliation #
1931536
Address
SAMATHANAPURAM, THALAPATHI SAMUDRAM VLGE, NANGUNERI TALUK, Samathanapuram, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, 627101

Keins CBSE School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.

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