Head of School
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Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Head of School at Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra, Residential School Neerakalakatti in Dharwad, Karnataka. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra, Residential School Neerakalakatti, established 2005, is a senior secondary school in Dharwad, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.6 LPA – ₹28.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra, Residential School Neerakalakatti can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.