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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust
- City
- Budgam
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹15.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Budgam — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
An opening for a Head of School in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir at Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.1 LPA – ₹15.0 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Head of School salary in Budgam?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Budgam. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Can I negotiate the salary at Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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Key facts about Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 46
Mubarak Memorial Educational Trust is a private unaided (recognized), located in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 46 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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