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Head of School

₹12L – ₹17L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Qatar, Foreign Schoolsfull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Modern Indian School
City
Qatar
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹17L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Qatar — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹14.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Modern Indian School is hiring a Head of School in Qatar, Foreign Schools. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Modern Indian School in Qatar, Foreign Schools operates as a senior secondary school, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹11.8 LPA – ₹17.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Modern Indian School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Qatar), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?

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What is the average Head of School salary in Qatar?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Qatar 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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Modern Indian School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

Modern Indian School

Key facts about Modern Indian School

Key facts
Founded
2001
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ASNA NAFEES
Affiliation #
6330004
Address
PO BOX 14868 DOHA QATAR, Box 14868 Doha, Qatar, Foreign Schools

Modern Indian School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Qatar, Foreign Schools.

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