Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School
- City
- Dholpur
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.4L – ₹18.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School is hiring a Head of School in Dholpur, Rajasthan. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School is a senior secondary campus in Dholpur, Rajasthan — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
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Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Key facts about Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 431
Lord Shiva Sr.Sec School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Dholpur, Rajasthan, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 431 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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