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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- St. Marys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Vidisha
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.7L – ₹25.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
St. Marys Higher Secondary School requires a Head of School in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. St. Marys Higher Secondary School in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹10.7 LPA – ₹25.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Marys Higher Secondary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
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What is the salary for this Head of School role?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Where exactly is St. Marys Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about St. Marys Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MADANU THERESAMMA
- Affiliation #
- 1030870
St. Marys Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
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