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Head of School

₹12L – ₹23L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Kandhamal, Odishafull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
St. John's School
City
Kandhamal
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Kandhamal — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join St. John's School in Kandhamal, Odisha as our next Head of School. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About St. John's School in Kandhamal, Odisha: a secondary institution, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. John's School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. John's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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About the school

St. John's School

Key facts about St. John's School

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
NOMITA KULLU
Affiliation #
1530430
Address
AT - BALLIGUDA, PO - BALLIGUDA, DIST- KANDHAMAL, ODISHA, PIN-762103, At - Balliguda, Kandhamal, Odisha, 762103

St. John's School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Kandhamal, Odisha.

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