Head of School — Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan, North 24-pargana

Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan in North 24-pargana, West Bengal 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. Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan, established 2005, is a senior secondary school in North 24-pargana, West Bengal — 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.