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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya
- City
- Surat
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹9.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Sept 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya is hiring a Head of School in Surat, Gujarat. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya, established 2004, runs as a senior secondary campus in Surat, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹9.2 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Key facts about P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR.HARISH CHANDER KHICHI
- Affiliation #
- 430074
P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Surat, Gujarat.
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