Head of School — Mela Devi Kalra Arya School, Pathankot

Immediate opening: Head of School at Mela Devi Kalra Arya School in Pathankot, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Mela Devi Kalra Arya School in Pathankot, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.3 LPA – ₹19.7 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 Mela Devi Kalra Arya School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.