Modern School is hiring a Head of School — Modern School in Delhi
Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Modern School
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Modern School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 77+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Modern School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Modern School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Mandi House, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Modern School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
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 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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Modern School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Boarding schools usually offer on-campus accommodation (free or subsidised), often with meals. This is confirmed in the offer letter along with any allied duties.
About Modern School
Modern School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Modern School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Mandi House, Delhi.
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