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Head of School

at Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T · Kanpur Nagar · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.6L – ₹13.6L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T
City
Kanpur Nagar
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹13.6L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Kanpur Nagar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹10.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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  • 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

Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T is hiring a Head of School in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1965, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.6 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T

Key facts
Founded
1965
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAVISH CHANDRA PANDEY
Affiliation #
2100015
Address
I I T KANPUR UTTAR PRADESH, I I T, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 208016

Kendriya Vidyalaya, I I T is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1965, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

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