Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai
- City
- Maharajganj
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Maharajganj — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Head of School
at St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai
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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 21+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a Head of School. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai, established 2005, runs as a senior secondary campus in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹27.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the average Head of School salary in Maharajganj?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Maharajganj. 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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai
Key facts about St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Lily Thomas
- Affiliation #
- 2131597
St. Josephs School, Dhanewa Dhanai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
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