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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.6L – ₹15.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Thane — 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
Join Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya in Thane, Maharashtra as our next Head of School. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya in Thane, Maharashtra: a secondary institution, established 2024, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.6 LPA – ₹15.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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How do I apply for this Head of School vacancy?
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What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What is the average Head of School salary in Thane?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Thane varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SABINA KESHWANI
- Affiliation #
- 1131503
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
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