Head of School — Kotagiri Public School, Kotagiri

Est. 1971 · senior secondary · English medium · The Nilgiris
₹9.2L – ₹12.8LCBSEpart-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Nov
● posted 17 Jun

Job description

Overview

Kotagiri Public School is recruiting a Head of School in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Kotagiri Public School in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.2 LPA – ₹12.8 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 on this page and Kotagiri Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1971.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kotagiri.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Kotagiri Public School
CBSE · Kotagiri · Est. 1971 · 25:1 students per teacher
1971
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DR NAVEEN KUMAR CHARLES
PRINCIPAL
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu
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