Head of School — Modern School

Modern School· Est. 1949 · CBSE · Delhi
₹7.7L – ₹11LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 15 Jun

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 handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

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.

Career path

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  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.7L – ₹11L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Modern School in Delhi

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹11L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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.

Modern School
CBSE · Day Cum Boarding · Delhi · Est. 1949 · 30:1 students per teacher
1949
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day Cum Boarding
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Pre Nursery - 12 Class
GRADES
["English", "Hindi"]
LANGUAGES
Delhi, Delhi
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