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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.7L – ₹17.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
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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
PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog, established 2005, runs as a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — 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. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹17.6 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
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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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Head of School roles in Shimla.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RATTAN SINGH VERMA
- Affiliation #
- 620281
PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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