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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- St. Joseph School
- City
- Vaishali
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.5L – ₹23.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Vaishali — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Joseph School is hiring a Head of School in Vaishali, Bihar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. Joseph School, established 2010, is a secondary campus in Vaishali, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.5 LPA – ₹23.8 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Joseph School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average Head of School salary in Vaishali?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Vaishali. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Where exactly is St. Joseph School located?
The school is in Vaishali, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Can I negotiate the salary at St. Joseph School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Head of School listing is usually welcome.
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Key facts about St. Joseph School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIVEK
- Affiliation #
- 331101
St. Joseph School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Vaishali, Bihar.
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