Wing Head - Senior
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Senior
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- City
- Indore
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
Wing Head - Senior salary in Indore — snapshot
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Wing Head - Senior
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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
Join Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Indore, Madhya Pradesh as our next Wing Head - Senior. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Indore, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the Wing Head - Senior owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.7 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Maharishi Vidya Mandir can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Wing Head - Senior job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
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 qualifications are required for a Wing Head - Senior?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Wing Head - Senior positions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PAYAL AGNIHOTRI
- Affiliation #
- 1030217
Maharishi Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Wing Head - Senior
Common questions Indian schools ask for Wing Head - Senior roles in Indore (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Wing Head - Senior brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Maharishi Vidya Mandir in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Wing Head - Senior band in Indore (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
4. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
5. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
6. What experience is most relevant to a Wing Head - Senior role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Maharishi Vidya Mandir wants to picture you on day one.