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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji
- City
- Amritsar
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹11.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji as a Head of School in Amritsar, Punjab. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji in Amritsar, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.3 LPA – ₹11.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji 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
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the average Head of School salary in Amritsar?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Amritsar. 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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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.
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- 1
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Key facts about Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr. Jatinder Kumar Sharma
- Affiliation #
- 1630175
Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Amritsar, Punjab.
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