Wing Head - Primary
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Primary
- School
- Mar Athanasius International School
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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Wing Head - Primary
at Mar Athanasius International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Wing Head - Primary at Mar Athanasius International School in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Mar Athanasius International School in Ernakulam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2008, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Wing Head - Primary reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.3 LPA – ₹28.0 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 on this page and Mar Athanasius International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What questions are asked in a Wing Head - Primary interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Wing Head - Primary roles in Ernakulam.
How do I write an application email for this Wing Head - Primary role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Wing Head - Primary application — Mar Athanasius International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Mar Athanasius International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mar Athanasius International School
Key facts about Mar Athanasius International School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Mar Athanasius International School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 2008, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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