Head of School — S.S.M. Damata, Uttarkashi
- Experience
- 7–9 yrs
- Vacancies
- 1 opening
Job description
We are looking for a Head of School to join S.S.M. Damata in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About S.S.M. Damata: a senior secondary institution in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.3 LPA – ₹27.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the S.S.M. Damata academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Why apply
What you'll handle
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
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Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
S.S.M. Damata lists ₹94,500–2,31,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 7–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to S.S.M. Damata. You can follow it under My applications.
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