Head of School — Orchids The International School Opening — Orchids The International School, Mumbai
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Mumbai, 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: Ever since the blossoming of our first ORCHIDS in Hyderabad in 2002, to a chain of 35+ International Schools, we have impacted more than 30,000 lives, setting a new benchmark for quality of education. ORCHIDS The International School is one of the top International Schools, blooming all over Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai.We believe in “Shaping minds, Touching lives, Building Second Homes”.Along with academic excellence, we also lay a strong emphasis on personality development and employ a number of innovative ways to inculcate strong values, building responsible individuals and future-ready global citizens.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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What is the salary for this Head of School — Orchids The International School role?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About Orchids The International School
Ever since the blossoming of our first ORCHIDS in Hyderabad in 2002, to a chain of 35+ International Schools, we have impacted more than 30,000 lives, setting a new benchmark for quality of education. ORCHIDS The International School is one of the top International Schools, blooming all over Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai.We believe in “Shaping minds, Touching lives, Building Second Homes”.Along with academic excellence, we also lay a strong emphasis on personality development and employ a number of innovative ways to inculcate strong values, building responsible individuals and future-ready global citizens.
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