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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Polestar Academy
- City
- Sivasagar
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.7L – ₹26.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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- 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
Polestar Academy in Sivasagar, Assam is on the lookout for a Head of School. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Polestar Academy in Sivasagar, Assam operates as a senior secondary school, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.7 LPA – ₹26.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Polestar Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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Where exactly is Polestar Academy located?
The school is in Sivasagar, Assam. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Head of School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School positions.
How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Polestar Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Polestar Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about Polestar Academy
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- TAPATI BHATTACHARYA
- Affiliation #
- 230089
Polestar Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Sivasagar, Assam.
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