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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School
- City
- Sonipat
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹9.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Head of School at Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School in Sonipat, Haryana. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School: a senior secondary institution in Sonipat, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹9.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Can I negotiate the salary at Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Where exactly is Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School located?
The school is in Sonipat, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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Key facts about Shri Ram Modern Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The school has an eco-friendly transparent active atmosphere, which supports freethinking and promotes the development of independent minds. The school lays stress on Value Education imbibed through Interact Club, Field Visits and many such initiatives. The school works in close coordination with CBSE and is a pioneer in incorporating Experiential Learning and Art Education as a tool to deeper learning.
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