Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.4L – ₹15.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- 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
Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai in Gurdaspur, Punjab is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai in Gurdaspur, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.4 LPA – ₹15.5 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 Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 — Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Can I negotiate the salary at Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What is the average Head of School salary in Gurdaspur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Gurdaspur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Key facts about Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 217
Saint Joseph Convent School Nikko Sarai is a private unaided (recognized), located in Gurdaspur, Punjab, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 217 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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