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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan
- City
- Pauri Garhwal
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.5L – ₹19.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Pauri Garhwal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand is on the lookout for a Head of School. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan: a senior secondary institution in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹19.7 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 Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
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What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
What is the average Head of School salary in Pauri Garhwal?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Pauri Garhwal varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUNITA NAITHANI
- Affiliation #
- 3530130
Maharishi Kanva Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
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