Head of School — Shums The School Vacancy at Shums The School, Hyderabad
Shums The SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Shums The School
- School
- Shums The School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shums The School, a No Board school in Hyderabad, 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:
Located in Potti Sriramulu Nagar, Masab Tank, Shums The School is known for its commitment to holistic education. The school caters to students from Toddler level up to Class 5, with English as the medium of instruction. It emphasizes not only academic excellence but also character development, encouraging children to make independent decisions while balancing freedom with responsibility
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About Shums The School
Located in Potti Sriramulu Nagar, Masab Tank, Shums The School is known for its commitment to holistic education. The school caters to students from Toddler level up to Class 5, with English as the medium of instruction. It emphasizes not only academic excellence but also character development, encouraging children to make independent decisions while balancing freedom with responsibility
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