Wing Head - Primary
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Primary
- School
- St. Helena's School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
Wing Head - Primary salary in Pune — 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
St. Helena's School has opened applications for a Wing Head - Primary in Pune, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. Helena's School, established 1908, is a senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Wing Head - Primary owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.9 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and St. Helena's School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
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.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE Wing Head - Primary job?
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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 salary for this Wing Head - Primary role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Helena's School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I apply for this Wing Head - Primary vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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Key facts about St. Helena's School
- Founded
- 1908
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Established in 2019, St. Helena's School is a premier ICSE-affiliated institution for girls located in Pune, Maharashtra. As a Day-cum-Boarding Senior Secondary School, we offer a nurturing environment with modern infrastructure, a student-teacher ratio of 30:1, and a strong focus on academic excellence. Our English-medium curriculum supports holistic development, with sessions running from April to March and daily classes from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. We also offer multilingual exposure (English & Hindi) and are committed to inclusive education through our scholarship programs.
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