Bangalore: Head of School — Sofia Public School Job at Sofia Public School
Sofia Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Sofia Public School
- School
- Sofia Public School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sofia Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Sofia Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 12+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sofia Public School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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: Sofia Public School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Yelahanka, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Sofia Public School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Sofia Public School
Sofia Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sofia Public School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Yelahanka, Bangalore.
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