Pune: Head of School — Proxima International School Job at Proxima International School
Proxima International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Proxima International School
- School
- Proxima International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Proxima International School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Head of School — Proxima International School. The school has been running for 9+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Proxima International School, a ICSE school in Pune, 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: Proxima International School is a ICSE Day School in Dhanori, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Proxima International School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Proxima International School
Proxima International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2017, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Proxima International School is a ICSE Day School in Dhanori, Pune.
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