Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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Head of School
at Modern 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.
Job description
Overview
Modern School is hiring a Head of School in Patna, Bihar. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Modern School in Patna, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.5 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Modern School 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
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What is the salary for this Head of School role?
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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Modern School
Key facts about Modern School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR MEERA PURBEY
- Affiliation #
- 330119
Modern School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Patna, Bihar.
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