Head of School — St. Philomena School Vacancy at St. Philomena School, Bangalore
St. Philomena SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Philomena School
- School
- St. Philomena School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹9.6L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Head of School — St. Philomena School at St. Philomena School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 26+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Philomena School, a State Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: St. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Philomena School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
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What is the salary for this Head of School — St. Philomena 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.
About St. Philomena School
St. Philomena School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2000, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.
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