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Head of School

₹13L – ₹20L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 13 Aug
United Arab Emirates, Foreign SchoolscontractPosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
St Joseph's School
City
United Arab Emirates
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.8L
per year
Typical
₹16.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.2L
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.
  • Established school — running for 59+ years.
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Job description

Overview

St Joseph's School is hiring a Head of School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St Joseph's School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1967,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹12.8 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St Joseph's School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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About the school

St Joseph's School

Key facts about St Joseph's School

Key facts
Founded
1967
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PRESTINA ROCHA
Affiliation #
6630012
Address
PO BOX 54 ABU DHABI U A E C/O FIRST SECY EMBASSY OF INDIA ABU DHABI U A E, Box 54 Abu, United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools

St Joseph's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1967, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.

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