Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Pathways World School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.7L – ₹16.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
Head of School salary in Gurgaon — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Pathways World School in Gurgaon, Haryana is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Pathways World School, established 2003, is a senior secondary campus in Gurgaon, Haryana — a IB-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.7 LPA – ₹16.2 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 Pathways World School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Pathways World School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How much experience do I need for this Head of 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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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Key facts about Pathways World School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Spread over 32 Acres campus, Consistently ranked as the #1 International Day cum Residential School in north India. Pathways World School, Gurgaon was the first school to be launched under the Pathways umbrella in the year 2003. Situated in the majestic Aravali foothills, It is a coed school with a boys-girls ratio of 57:43, having 54% faculty available on campus. The School offers flexible Day and Boarding options between Day School, Week, Fortnight, and Term Boarding. Provides Residential facilities based on the British independent boarding system which includes comfortable study bedrooms & common rooms, and catering of international standards. Entitled with ‘Designshare Award’ in 2003 for its aesthetic and purposeful infrastructure design and the ‘Best IT User Award in the education category in the country’ from NASSCOM. PWS has a separate Additional Academics support department that follows a software tools-based learning.
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