Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Chandigarh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Head of School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is hiring a Head of School. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.4 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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Are meals provided at school?
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Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the average Head of School salary in Chandigarh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Chandigarh varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School
Key facts about Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Shama Kukkal
- Affiliation #
- 2630036
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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