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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst
- City
- Budgam
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹26.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
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- 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 the faculty at Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst as a Head of School in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst is a senior secondary school in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹26.0 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 via the button on this listing so Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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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 fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What qualifications are required for a Head of School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School positions.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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Key facts about Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 29
- Staff
- 3
Sheikh Ahmad Memomrail Inst is a private unaided (recognized), located in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 29 students with a teaching and support team of about 3. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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