Head of School — Shahu Highschool Opening — Shahu Highschool, Pune
Shahu HighschoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Shahu Highschool
- School
- Shahu Highschool
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹9.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shahu Highschool, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Shahu Highschool is a co‑educational institution affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board, offering education from upper primary through higher secondary levels (typically Grades 5–12). Situated in a rural area of Baramati, it serves a broad student base with Marathi as the primary medium of instruction. The school provides facilities such as a library with over 23,000 books, playground space, drinking water, separate toilets for boys and girls, ramps for students with disabilities, and computer resources including desktops and laptops. A midday meal program is provided on campus to support students’ nutritional needs. The school's campus comprises a private building with approximately 12 classrooms and employs around 46–48 teachers, maintaining a student‑teacher ratio around 30–41:1. It emphasizes both academic and extracurricular development within the local community context.
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About Shahu Highschool
Shahu Highschool is a co‑educational institution affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board, offering education from upper primary through higher secondary levels (typically Grades 5–12). Situated in a rural area of Baramati, it serves a broad student base with Marathi as the primary medium of instruction. The school provides facilities such as a library with over 23,000 books, playground space, drinking water, separate toilets for boys and girls, ramps for students with disabilities, and computer resources including desktops and laptops. A midday meal program is provided on campus to support students’ nutritional needs. The school's campus comprises a private building with approximately 12 classrooms and employs around 46–48 teachers, maintaining a student‑teacher ratio around 30–41:1. It emphasizes both academic and extracurricular development within the local community context.
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