Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Sophia High School
- City
- Mount Abu
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹19.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Mount Abu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sophia High School is recruiting a Head of School in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Sophia High School in Mount Abu, Rajasthan operates as a senior secondary school, established 1951, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.8 LPA – ₹19.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sophia High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
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 — Sophia High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sophia High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sophia High 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.
What is the average Head of School salary in Mount Abu?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Mount Abu. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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Key facts about Sophia High School
- Founded
- 1951
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Sophia High School, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, established in February 1951, is managed by the Mission Sisters of Ajmer, members of a Religious Indian Congregation which belongs to the Christian Religious Minority, India, governed by Article 30 (i) of the Indian Constitution. The Sisters have dedicated their lives to God and Humanity, to render devoted service in the Educational field.
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