Shanti Niketan High School is hiring a Head of School — Shanti Niketan High School in Gurgaon
Shanti Niketan High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Shanti Niketan High School
- School
- Shanti Niketan High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shanti Niketan High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Shanti Niketan High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 26+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Shanti Niketan High School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, 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: Shanti Niketan High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 24:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Shanti Niketan High School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Shanti Niketan High School
Shanti Niketan High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2000, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Shanti Niketan High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 24:1 approximately.
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