Bangalore: Head of School — Oriental English High School Job at Oriental English High School

Oriental English High School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹10L – ₹13L / yrICSE9–12 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — Oriental English High School
School
Oriental English High School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹13L per year
Experience
9–12 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1991

Job description

Overview

Oriental English High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Oriental English High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 35+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Oriental English High School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, 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: Oriental English High School is a ICSE Day School in Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Oriental English High School

Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How much experience do I need for this Head of School — Oriental English High School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

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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.

About Oriental English High School

Oriental English High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1991, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Oriental English High School is a ICSE Day School in Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore.

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