Head of School — St. Josephs Convent School, Nainital

An opening for a Head of School in Nainital, Uttarakhand at St. Josephs Convent School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. St. Josephs Convent School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹17.7 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. Josephs Convent School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.