Head of School — St. Theresa's Convent School, Karnal

Est. 1961
₹11.7L – ₹19.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 30 Oct
● posted 31 May

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head of School to join St. Theresa's Convent School in Karnal, Haryana. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. St. Theresa's Convent School in Karnal, Haryana functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1961,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.7 LPA – ₹19.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Theresa's Convent School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

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 handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Karnal.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
St. Theresa's Convent School
CBSE · Karnal · Est. 1961
1961
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
LAVEENA PINTO
PRINCIPAL
530006
AFFILIATION
Karnal, Haryana
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