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Head of School

₹10L – ₹18L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Ambala, Haryanafull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Shemford School
City
Ambala
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Ambala — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

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21 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Head of School at Shemford School in Ambala, Haryana. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Shemford School, established 2010, is a senior secondary campus in Ambala, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.1 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shemford School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What is the salary for this Head of School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document 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?

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.

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What is the average Head of School salary in Ambala?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Ambala 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.

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About the school

Shemford School

Key facts about Shemford School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RUBY SHARMA
Affiliation #
531226
Address
ADHOYA ROAD, BARARA, TEH. BARARA, DISTT. AMBALA, Adhoya Road, Ambala, Haryana, 133201

Shemford School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Ambala, Haryana.

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