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Overview
An opening for a Head of School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala at Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.