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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Riverdale International School
- City
- Udham Singh Nagar
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹20.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 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
Riverdale International School in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand is seeking a Head of School who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Riverdale International School in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2000,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.4 LPA – ₹20.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Riverdale International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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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 — Riverdale International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Riverdale International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Key facts about Riverdale International School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARMEEN KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 3530145
Riverdale International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
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