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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Pushpalata Vidya Mandir
- City
- Tirunelveli
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Tirunelveli — snapshot
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Head of School
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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
Pushpalata Vidya Mandir is recruiting a Head of School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Pushpalata Vidya Mandir, established 2008, runs as a senior secondary campus in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu — 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. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹14.7 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 Pushpalata Vidya Mandir hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Where exactly is Pushpalata Vidya Mandir located?
The school is in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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How do I apply for this Head of School vacancy?
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Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Pushpalata Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Pushpalata Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PUSHPAVENI AYYAPPAN
- Affiliation #
- 1930237
Pushpalata Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.
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