Head of School — Scholars Academic Home, Nainital

Est. 2004
₹1,07,500–1,38,000 /month(₹12.9L–16.6L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 16 Nov
● posted 11 Jun
Experience
7–12 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Scholars Academic Home invites applications for a Head of School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Scholars Academic Home in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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 (₹12.9 LPA – ₹16.6 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Scholars Academic Home reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

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

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nainital.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Scholars Academic Home
CBSE · Nainital · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Prasoon Bhatt
PRINCIPAL
3530364
AFFILIATION
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Scholars Academic Home lists ₹1,07,500–1,38,000 /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.

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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 7–12 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 Scholars Academic Home. You can follow it under My applications.

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