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Head of School

₹10L – ₹21L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
St.josephs School
City
Prayagraj
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Prayagraj — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.7L
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

St.josephs School in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About St.josephs School in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St.josephs School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a Head of School interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

What's the interview process like for this role?

Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.

Is accommodation provided?

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

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St.josephs School

Key facts about St.josephs School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
WILSON CORNELIO
Affiliation #
2132900
Address
KAITHA,SHANKERGAR,ALLD.,U.P.-212108, Kaitha, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 212108

St.josephs School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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